Matt Hancock is losing control of Covid-19 in UK, says Labour

‘Operational challenges’ after surge in demand for testing could take weeks to resolve, health secretary tells MPsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe health secretary, Matt Hancock, has been accused of “losing control” of attempts to stem the rising tide of Covid-19, as Downing Street comes under fresh fire over its handling of the country’s testing system.In a bruising Commons encounter, Hancock said there had been a “sharp rise” in demand and explained that testing for patients with acute medical needs and people in care homes would be prioritised. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2020/sep/15/matt-hancock-has-lost-control-of-covid-19-in-uk-says-labour #matt_hancock #house_of_commons #coronavirus_outbreak #jonathan_ashworth #uk_news #politics #infectious_diseases