The government has warned some 10m key workers and their households not to ‘waste’ booking a coronavirus test as 16,000 were ordered on the first day of the online launch.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, who led Friday’s government briefing, said the public should only be taking the test if they have reason to.
Speaking from Downing Street, he said: “There's no point taking the test unless you think you have some symptoms, particularly no point if suspected to have it already.” Professor Jenny Harries echoed his comments and said it’s 'important that the public use these tests in the way intended.' The deputy chief medical officer said: “This is the ‘Have you got it now?’ test it and it will be a wasted test if people track online, take
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