“ NHS volunteers could be used to deliver coronavirus tests to the general public as part of a last-ditch attempt to fulfil Matt Hancock’s promise of carrying out 100,000 tests per day, it has emerged.
The Health Secretary disclosed on Tuesday that “mobile delivery” of swabs is being piloted, with home testing kits now expected to be a key part of driving up the numbers.
Mr Hancock is desperate to meet his target of taking daily tests into six figures by the end of April, leaving ministers having to consider all options as they continue to fall way short of the mark.”
NHS volunteers could deliver coronavirus tests to public to meet 100,000-a-day target
The Health Secretary disclosed on Tuesday that “mobile delivery” of swabs is being piloted, with home testing kits now expected to be a key part of driving up the numbers.
Mr Hancock is desperate to meet his target of taking daily tests into six figures by the end of April, leaving ministers having to consider all options as they continue to fall way short of the mark.”
NHS volunteers could deliver coronavirus tests to public to meet 100,000-a-day target
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