At yesterday’s 5pm briefing, health secretary Matt Hancock said that childcare professionals and other critical workers with coronavirus symptoms are to be prioritised for testing.
He said that all essential workers ‘who need a test’ will be able to book a coronavirus test online both for themselves and members of their households.
The health secretary has said the new online booking system will be key to the Government reaching its target of 100,000 coronavirus tests a day by the end of the month.
The plan means that key workers will be able to book a test at a drive through centre or register for a home test.
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