Britain’s extortionate twice-a-week coronavirus testing blitz has been a waste of money, critics warned today. Boris Johnson launched the near-£3billion scheme at the start of the month, with everyone in England able to get two free lateral flow tests every week regardless of whether they have symptoms. The kits, previously only routinely used in schools, … Read more
Experts today lined up to attack Number 10 for a bold new plan to screen the entire nation for coronavirus twice a week using lateral flow tests. Critics of the controversial kits – which offer results in as little as 15 minutes – called the scheme ‘beyond reckless’. Others said the only silver lining was … Read more
Officials today defended the accuracy of controversial lateral flow tests as the Government announced everyone in England will be tested twice a week as part of a bold scheme to ease lockdown. Health Minister Edward Argar said the cheap devices – which offer results in as little as 15 minutes – could play a ‘key part’ … Read more