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We tried to book a coronavirus test in all 10 Greater Manchester boroughs - this is what happened

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being sent as far as Llandudno for a test or offered slots in Aberdeen.But the government insists testing in areas with outbreaks is being prioritised.On Saturday lunchtime we tried to book a coronavirus test in all 10 Greater Manchester boroughs using the gov.uk website.In each case we claimed to be an essential worker, with access to a car, who had been exhibiting symptoms since Thursday.This is what happened:At 179.9 cases per 100,000 people Bolton has the highest infection rate in the UK.Last week, the comparable figure for the borough was 92.2 - meaning the infection rate almost doubled in seven days.In response to the soaring rates three new mobile testing centres are being built in Bolton.We used a Farnworth postcode to book a test.

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