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Britain's Health Secretary Matt Hancock speaks during a coronavirus media briefing on in London on May 27. He resigned in a letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson that was released Saturday. Matt Dunham/AP hide caption
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U.K.'s Health Chief Resigns After Breaching Coronavirus Rules With A Kiss

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June 26, 2021 • U.K. Health Secretary Matt Hancock, who has led the country's response to the coronavirus, resigned after apologizing for breaching social distancing rules with an aide.