Tag: NHS Test and Trace
about 2 years ago
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Scrapping free Covid tests for all an 'unnecessary risk', warns NHS chief

Matthew Taylor, chief executive of the NHS Confederation, reiterated a call for some restrictions to be retained as t...

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almost 3 years ago
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NHS Covid absences rocket by nearly 60% as chaos of self-isolation is revealed

Figures show the widespread disruption caused by rising Delta variant infections and self-isolation rules with a near...

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almost 3 years ago
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Lateral flow tests run out as 'freedom day' sparks huge demand

Members of the public can normally order a pack of seven LFTs every day, to be taken at home, without any restriction...

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almost 3 years ago
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Pubs and restaurants ‘relieved’ to trade without restrictions for the first time in 18 months

With thousands of venues closed and even more jobs lost, it marks a momentous occasion for the industry, which has be...

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almost 3 years ago
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Covid testing capacity under strain with more than 48 hours wait for home test results

Fewer than two thirds of in-person tests are now being processed within the target time of 24 hours or less

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almost 3 years ago
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How the NHS Covid app works and why you get told to self-isolate by test and trace

A rise in Covid-19 cases across the UK could result in millions of people deleting the NHS's contact tracing Covid-19...

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almost 3 years ago
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Dido Harding applies to become next chief executive of NHS England

The Tory peer has stood aside from her position as chair of NHS Improvement while recruitment is under way for the £2...

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almost 3 years ago
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Working from home could remain a reality for months to come as ministers plan for post-lockdown

The papers also warned of problems with track and trace - leading to calls for ministers to 'urgently fix this huge h...

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almost 3 years ago
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NHS Test and Trace failures fuelled a spike in the Indian Covid variant in England, report says

Eight local authorities did not have access to the full data on positive results in their area for three weeks in Apr...

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about 3 years ago
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Large numbers still unaware of 'classic' Covid symptoms - even when they have them

A quarter of people with symptoms consistent with coronavirus do not get tested, and 40 per cent could not identify t...

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over 3 years ago
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South African strain: 80,000 people need 'urgent test' over fears Covid variant may have spread

Local authorities, armed with extra home testing kits, will be going door-to-door in some areas to ask everyone to ge...

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over 3 years ago
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We are a 'long, long, long way off lifting lockdown', says Matt Hancock

The Health Secretary said there was evidence that restrictions in place were having an impact while the vaccination p...

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over 3 years ago
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What happened to the 'world beating' test and trace system and why it's urgently needed now

Experts warn that a proper test, trace and isolate programme is needed despite arrival of Covid vaccine if we are to ...

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over 3 years ago
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Government urged to speed up Covid test results after being warned delays render test and trace ‘...

Labour’s shadow health minister said the Government has 'never got anywhere near' its own testing targets

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