Hospitals are already reporting serious gaps because doctors and nurses have to self-isolate if they or a family member get a cough or a fever. Although the government plans to roll out testing so they can return to work if they are clear, they are not currently automatically entitled to a check. On Monday only 5,605 tests were carried out, despite labs having capacity for 7,500. Officials insist that 10,000 tests a day will be done by the end of this week. They say there is a need to find staff and equipment as well as making sure extra

Source: The Times March 24, 2020 23:48 UTC