No evidence £22bn test-and-trace scheme cut Covid rates in England, say MPs

Spending watchdog challenges ministers to justify the ‘staggering investment of taxpayers’ money’Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThere is no evidence to show that the government’s £22bn test-and-trace programme to combat Covid-19 in England contributed to a reduction in coronavirus infection levels, parliament’s spending watchdog has concluded.In a report which examined the rush to invest in the scheme, the cross-party public accounts committee has challenged ministers to justify the “staggering investment of taxpayers’ money” and criticised the use of private consultants who are paid up to £6,624 a day. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/mar/10/no-evidence-22bn-test-and-trace-scheme-cut-covid-rates-in-england-say-mps #coronavirus #uk_news #health #rishi_sunak #politics