Covid testing in Oldham has become 'absolute carnage'... bosses had a plan after infection rates rocketed, but it's gone to pot 'because of the government'
hereThe three centres are run by private contractors on behalf of the government, not the council.Among those affected was Margot Power from New Moston, whose 10-year-old son was sent home from school with ‘his usual back to school cough’.He was turned away from the walk-up centre as he did not have an appointment. Despite trying to book one ‘all day’ none became available, meaning the whole family has had to isolate.Furious deputy council leader Arooj Shah said the town hall was seeking answers from the government.She said: “Right now, we are in conversation with the national system to find out what is going on.