Why is there a delay in sharing Covid-19 test data with English councils?

Attempts to suppress localised flare-ups hampered by failure to share detailed informationCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageAttempts to contain regional outbreaks of coronavirus are being hampered by a failure to share comprehensive test results with local health authorities. Beyond Leicester, wherelockdown restrictionsare being reimposed, there are fears of further flare-ups, withBradford, Barnsley and Rochdale all recording high levels of infection. Testing capacity has expanded dramatically in recent months, so why are the results not being acted upon faster?Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - July 1, 2020 Category: Science Authors: Ian Sample Science editor Tags: Coronavirus outbreak Science Health UK news Leicester Source Type: news