More than 70,000 PCR tests were completed in Lambeth during surge testing for the Covid-19 variant first found in South Africa, with 0.2 per cent turning out positive. Surge testing was launched on April 12 after 44 confirmed and 30 probable cases were found in Lambeth and Wandsworth - it expanded to Southwark and Barnet in the following days. Ruth Hutt, Lambeth’s director of public health, said: “We thank everyone who took part in this enhanced testing, and the preliminary findings indicate no spread of the variant locally. “We know many people have gone out of their way to get tested, often waiting patiently in line to have a PCR swab. It is hugely appreciated.
More than 70,000 PCR tests were completed in Lambeth during surge testing for the Covid-19 variant first found in South Africa, with 0.2 per cent turning out positive. Surge testing was launched on April 12 after 44 confirmed and 30 probable cases were found in Lambeth and Wandsworth - it expanded to Southwark and Barnet in the following days. Ruth Hutt, Lambeth’s director of public health, said: “We thank everyone who took part in this enhanced testing, and the preliminary findings indicate no spread of the variant locally. “We know many people have gone out of their way to get tested, often waiting patiently in line to have a PCR swab. It is hugely appreciated.
Larges queues have formed in south London as hundreds of thousands more are being urged to get tested to try and stamp out a concerning strain of the virus which causes Covid-19. One expert said none of the vaccines are as effective against the South African variant - though studies suggest that the jabs still prevent severe disease and death. Rapid surge testing has been deployed in four London boroughs - with all adults in Wandsworth and Lambeth being asked to get a test and people in specific areas of Barnet and Southwark also invited to perform at test.
Coronavirus surge testing in Brockwell Park, south London. Michael Bedigan/PA Wire
8 festivals to book this summer - Image: Achim Hepp via Flickr cc THIS summer music festivals are set to return and many of them will take place in south London. After a year of cancellations, postponements, and live music streams - the festival scene is set to make a comeback in 2021. From Wireless Festival to Kisstory and everything in between, many popular festivals will be rehomed or return to south London. Below we have listed 8 festivals that have been confirmed with dates.
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