“ The UK government says it now has the capacity to carry out 35,000 coronavirus tests a day.
Earlier this month, England's Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, set a target of reaching 100,000 tests a day by the end of the month.
But halfway through April, the actual number being carried out was just over 15,500 a day.
The prime minister's official spokesman said this was due to a "lack of demand, not a lack of capacity", adding that the government was now expanding eligibility.
But the British Medical Association (BMA) said if the testing available wasn't being taken up, it was a matter of "communication and accessibility".”
Coronavirus: UK measures must remain in place - Raab - BBC News
Oh FFS
Earlier this month, England's Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, set a target of reaching 100,000 tests a day by the end of the month.
But halfway through April, the actual number being carried out was just over 15,500 a day.
The prime minister's official spokesman said this was due to a "lack of demand, not a lack of capacity", adding that the government was now expanding eligibility.
But the British Medical Association (BMA) said if the testing available wasn't being taken up, it was a matter of "communication and accessibility".”
Coronavirus: UK measures must remain in place - Raab - BBC News
Oh FFS
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