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Government Accused of Covid-App 'Shambles' As No.10 Contradicts Ministers On Self-Isolation
Coronavirus
Government Accused of Covid-App "Shambles" As No.10 Contradicts Ministers On Self-Isolation
Downing Street has issued a new warning over the need for people to self-isolate if they are "pinged" by the Covid-19 app after a minister said it was "up to individuals and employers" whether they chose to follow advice.
New Cash For Self-Isolation Is A “Drop In The Ocean”, Sage Adviser Says
Coronavirus
New Cash For Self-Isolation Is A “Drop In The Ocean”, Sage Adviser Says
An adviser to the government on coronavirus has criticised an increase in cash to help those forced to self-isolate as a “drop in the ocean”.
Exclusive: Outsourcing Firm Sitel Told Contact Tracers To Use Their Personal Email Accounts To Share People's Case Details
Coronavirus
Exclusive: Outsourcing Firm Sitel Told Contact Tracers To Use Their Personal Email Accounts To Share People's Case Details
Contact tracers working on Sitel’s test and trace operation were told to use their personal email addresses to share information about cases with their managers.
No Evidence “Unimaginable” £37bn Cost Of NHS Test & Trace Has Had Effect On Tackling Pandemic, Say MPs
Coronavirus
No Evidence “Unimaginable” £37bn Cost Of NHS Test & Trace Has Had Effect On Tackling Pandemic, Say MPs
An influential Parliamentary committee has said there is no evidence the “unimaginable” cost of NHS Test & Trace has made any progress in dealing with the pandemic.
The NHS Covid-19 App Has Only Had Half The Downloads NHS Advisors Say It Needs To Help Stop the Coronavirus Pandemic
Coronavirus
The NHS Covid-19 App Has Only Had Half The Downloads NHS Advisors Say It Needs To Help Stop the Coronavirus Pandemic
The official NHS Covid-19 app has only been downloaded by 40% of adults with eligible smartphones—half the number researchers say is needed to effectively halt the spread of the virus.
Exclusive: Contact Tracers Have To Use Their 'Best Judgment' When Escalating Cases To The Police But Have Had No Additional Training
Coronavirus
Exclusive: Contact Tracers Have To Use Their "Best Judgment" When Escalating Cases To The Police But Have Had No Additional Training
Staff working on the Test and Trace system have been told to use their "best judgment" when escalating cases for possible police action, leading to fears of "inconsistency" in the application of the rules.
Matt Hancock Has Revealed 8,000 People With Coronavirus Have Not Had Their Contacts Traced After An IT Error
Coronavirus
Matt Hancock Has Revealed 8,000 People With Coronavirus Have Not Had Their Contacts Traced After An IT Error
Matt Hancock has revealed almost 8,000 people with coronavirus have still not had their contacts traced after a massive computer glitch missed off a swathe of positive tests.
Exclusive: Serco Have Subcontracted Contact Tracing Jobs To The Company Embroiled In The Tax Credits Scandal And Debt Collection Companies
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Exclusive: Serco Have Subcontracted Contact Tracing Jobs To The Company Embroiled In The Tax Credits Scandal And Debt Collection Companies
The firm behind last year’s tax credits scandal as well as companies linked to debt collection services are among those who have been handed contact tracing roles by Serco, PoliticsHome can reveal.
Labour demands ‘rapid reform’ of coronavirus contact tracing system with call to cut outsourcing funding
Coronavirus
Labour demands ‘rapid reform’ of coronavirus contact tracing system with call to cut outsourcing funding
Labour are calling on the Government to cut funding to a major coronavirus test and trace contractor in favour of locally-led measures.
Boris Johnson says people need ‘confidence’ to return to work as he defends ‘world-beating’ test and trace scheme
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson says people need ‘confidence’ to return to work as he defends ‘world-beating’ test and trace scheme
Boris Johnson has said that Britain’s economic recovery will rely on people having the “confidence” to go back to work.
NHS coronavirus app to be scrapped after only detecting 4% of contacts on iPhones
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NHS coronavirus app to be scrapped after only detecting 4% of contacts on iPhones
The NHS contact tracing app will be ditched after trials found it detected only 4% of contacts on iPhones.
Matt Hancock set to announce NHS contact tracing app will be ditched for new model
Coronavirus
Matt Hancock set to announce NHS contact tracing app will be ditched for new model
Matt Hancock is expected to announce the NHS will scrap the current version of its contact tracing app in favour of a new model, it has been reported.
Matt Hancock claims NHS Test and Trace has ‘beat my expectations’ despite third of cases not contacted
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Matt Hancock claims NHS Test and Trace has ‘beat my expectations’ despite third of cases not contacted
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has insisted the NHS Test and Trace scheme is outperforming expectation despite a third of positive coronavirus cases not being contacted.
Third of people with coronavirus not contacted by NHS Test and Trace as boss admits it is 'not gold standard'
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Third of people with coronavirus not contacted by NHS Test and Trace as boss admits it is 'not gold standard'
A third of people in England diagnosed with coronavirus could not be contacted by the new NHS Test and Trace system, it has been revealed.
Public have ‘civic duty’ to take part as NHS Test and Trace programme launches across England
Coronavirus
Public have ‘civic duty’ to take part as NHS Test and Trace programme launches across England
A much-anticipated mass coronavirus contact tracing programme is being launched in England on Thursday, with Health Secretary Matt Hancock telling Brits they have a “civic duty” to take part.
Boris Johnson says Britain ‘did not learn the lessons’ of 2002 Sars pandemic as he is grilled on coronavirus testing delay
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson says Britain ‘did not learn the lessons’ of 2002 Sars pandemic as he is grilled on coronavirus testing delay
Boris Johnson has said a failure to “learn the lessons” of the 2002 Sars pandemic is partly to blame for the UK’s slow switch to a mass testing programme for the coronavirus.
Coronavirus: UK’s testing chief says track and trace was ditched in March due to forecast of one million cases
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Coronavirus: UK’s testing chief says track and trace was ditched in March due to forecast of one million cases
The Government was forced to abandon its contact tracing system after experts forecasted it would face a million cases of coronavirus, according to the UK’s testing chief.
New 20-minute coronavirus check being trialled as Matt Hancock unveils contract for 10m antibody tests
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New 20-minute coronavirus check being trialled as Matt Hancock unveils contract for 10m antibody tests
A new test for coronavirus which gives a result in just 20 minutes is being trialled in the UK, Matt Hancock has announced.
NHS bosses demand more detail after Boris Johnson promises June 1 launch for coronavirus track and trace system
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NHS bosses demand more detail after Boris Johnson promises June 1 launch for coronavirus track and trace system
Britain is at risk of a “second wave of infections” that could overwhelm the NHS unless a detailed track and trace strategy is in place soon, hospital bosses have warned.
PMQs: Boris Johnson claims UK will have ‘world-beating’ system to trace 10,000 coronavirus cases per day ready by 1 June
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PMQs: Boris Johnson claims UK will have ‘world-beating’ system to trace 10,000 coronavirus cases per day ready by 1 June
Boris Johnson has claimed the UK will have a “world-beating" system to test, track and trace for coronavirus up and running by 1 June.
Leading Government scientist admits Covid-19 testing policy was ditched because of lack of capacity
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Leading Government scientist admits Covid-19 testing policy was ditched because of lack of capacity
The UK’s deputy chief scientific adviser has acknowledged that the Government’s decision to abandon its initial coronavirus test and trace policy was influenced by a lack of available tests.
Matt Hancock says 21,000 coronavirus contact tracers now hired as tests expanded to all symptomatic people over five
Coronavirus
Matt Hancock says 21,000 coronavirus contact tracers now hired as tests expanded to all symptomatic people over five
More than 21,000 coronavirus contact tracers have now been hired across England, the Health Secretary has confirmed.
Government accused of ‘misstep after misstep’ after contact tracing applicants wrongly told hiring paused
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Government accused of ‘misstep after misstep’ after contact tracing applicants wrongly told hiring paused
The Government has been accused of “misstep after misstep” in their plan to develop a track and trace programme to combat coronavirus after applicants were wrongly told hiring was paused.
Michael Gove heaps praise on under-fire Matt Hancock and reveals 17,000 coronavirus contact tracers now recruited
Coronavirus
Michael Gove heaps praise on under-fire Matt Hancock and reveals 17,000 coronavirus contact tracers now recruited
Michael Gove has paid tribute to his “energetic and determined” Cabinet colleague Matt Hancock as he revealed more than 17,000 coronavirus contact tracers have now been recruited for the job.