Britain’s health minister Matt Hancock promised to expand coronavirus testing to all those considered key workers, after the government faced criticism for failing to roll out mass checks
LONDON - Britain’s health minister Matt Hancock promised on Thursday to expand coronavirus testing to all those considered key workers after the government faced criticism for failing to roll out mass checks.The government classifies as key workers people working in jobs such as teachers, government employees and delivery drivers.
“We can make it easier and faster and simpler for an essential worker in England who needs a test to get a test,” Hancock told reporters. “This all applies to essential worker households too. It is all part of getting Britain back on her feet.”
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