Coronavirus breakthrough as ‘100% accurate’ antibody test developed
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has previously called antibody testing a “game-changer”.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has previously called antibody testing a “game-changer”.
Fritz Joussen, chief executive of the firm, said it should emerge from the coronavirus crisis stronger.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock confirmed the new contact tracing app will be rolled out across England shortly.
The Government will reportedly enforce the mandatory quarantine within weeks, but experts say they should have been implemented months ago.
The news came as the number of daily coronavirus tests fell below the 100,000 target for a seventh day in a row.
The measures include extra money for deep cleaning and personal protective equipment.
Environment Secretary George Eustice highlighted ‘daily fluctuations’ in availability.
The analysis was based on a 2016 simulation of a flu pandemic, codenamed Exercise Cygnus.
With the UK having recorded the second highest death toll in the world, a Health Secretary who belittled a female MP who works in the Commons by day and an NHS emergency room by night, what could Boris possibly do to make things worse? Just be himself, I guess.
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