Surge testing for new coronavirus (COVID-19) variants, DHSC (updated 5th May 2021)

How ' surge testing ' and genomic sequencing are being used in locations in England where COVID-19 variants have been identified. 5 May 2021Updated to include London Borough of Hounslow (targeted in and around the Woodlands area of Hounslow) and Tower Hamlets Council (targeted areas within E1 postcodes) in the locations using surge testing. 30 April 2021Updated to include Redbridge Council (targeted areas within the IG1 and IG6 postcode areas and small parts of the IG5 and IG7 postcode areas) in the locations using surge testing.
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