Covid-19: UK test and trace 'barely functional' as nearly 10 million face lockdown

With local lockdowns set to spread report shows 90% of tests failing to hit turnaround targetCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe coronavirus test and trace system was condemned as “barely functional” today as its tsar admitted demand was up to four times capacity, while 90% of tests were failing to hit the 24-hour turnaround target.The Guardian has seen documents showing tracers taking up to two weeks to contact friends, relatives and workmates of people diagnosed with Covid-19 – the entire length of the self-isolation period. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/sep/17/covid-19-uk-test-and-trace-barely-functional-as-nearly-10-million-face-lockdown #coronavirus_outbreak #uk_news #health #health_policy #north_of_england #leeds