Coronavirus is an infectious disease that has been confirmed in more than 30 million people across the world. You could be at risk of the deadly infection if you develop any number of symptoms that may be easily confused for a common cold. The UK has seen a steady rise in the number of coronavirus […]
Coronavirus tests in the UK have detected 88,621 total cases, more than China experienced at the height of its epidemic earlier this year. However, the country may have many more cases than previously thought, due in part to perceived testing shortfalls, as the government is yet to meet its daily target of 100,000. Have I […]
Coronavirus testing has left much to be desired in the UK, as the government has frequently been pulled up on failures to meet a lofty daily target of 100,000, despite regular assurances it is working to bolster capacity. Those who have received tests have also found delays in receiving the results, with some waiting times double […]
Coronavirus testing is currently being prioritised for people in intensive care units and those with respiratory illness – particularly pneumonia. The UK government’s latest advice is people in the community with a fever or cough don’t usually need testing. The failure to test more widely means people may be self-isolating for no reason, which has […]
