
The Test and Trace Race
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Challenges and Frustrations in the Test and Trace System
The chapter explores the strain on the test and trace system in the UK, addressing issues such as delays in testing impacting healthcare workers and services, the government's response to testing difficulties, and the surge in demand for tests with the reopening of schools and travel. It also reflects on concerns about a potential second wave during winter, the effectiveness of the centralized testing model, and the tensions between central government and local authorities in managing the pandemic.
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