Surge testing for new coronavirus (COVID-19) variants, DHSC (updated 24th May 2021)

How ' surge testing ' and genomic sequencing are being used in locations in England where coronavirus (COVID-19) variants have been identified.

24 May 2021 Updated to include targeted areas in Brent Council, Ealing Council and Harrow Council, and further targeted areas in Hillingdon in the locations using surge testing. 20 May 2021 Updated to include Bedford Borough Counc il (Kingsbrook, Cauldwell and Queens Park areas and the village of Wixams) in the locations using surge testing.

Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - May 25, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news