Source: UK Government
9 in 10 local authorities in England have signed up to the community testing programme to offer regular targeted testing for people without symptoms
More than 70% of local authorities are already offering rapid testing to those who are unable to work from home
New postcode checker will launch to help those who need to leave home for work access rapid testing quickly
232 local authorities are now rolling out community testing, covering a population of around 42 million people and identifying thousands of positive COVID-19 cases in people not showing symptoms, who could be unknowingly spreading the virus.
Designed and implemented by local authorities, community testing programmes are designed based on local authorities’ in-depth knowledge of the local area.
9 in 10 local authorities in England now enrolled into community testing
Rapid, regular testing for people without symptoms is now being offered by more than 70% of local authorities in England, through targeted community programmes.
From:
10 February 2021
9 in 10 local authorities in England have signed up to the community testing programme to offer regular targeted testing for people without symptoms
More than 70% of local authorities are already offering rapid testing to those who are unable to work from home
New postcode checker will launch to help those who need to leave home for work access rapid testing quickly
232 local authorities are now rolling out community testing, covering a population of around 42 million people and identifying thousands of positive COVID-19 cases in people not showing symptoms, who could be unknowingly spreading the virus.