about the government’s network of laboratories. The investigation, funded by The Independent’s Supporter Programme, found decisions were taken too slowly and the three centralised laboratories were beset with delays and problems. Now politicians
Ministers have been told to change their approach to coronavirus testing before it’s too late after The Independent exposed serious concerns
from every major party – and NHS leaders – are calling for action before a second wave begins. No 10 has refused to say whether the tests for suspected Covid-19 patients are being processed within 24 hours – a window crucial to the test and trace system.