Shortage of virus tests in UK hurts effort to fight 2nd wave Hospitals in England say a shortage of COVID-19 tests in the U.K. is jeopardizing efforts to restore medical services and prepare for a potential surge in coronavirus cases this winterLONDON -- Hospitals in England say a shortage of COVID-19 tests in the U.K. is jeopardizing medical staffing and preparations for a potential surge in coronavirus cases this winter. Authorities have underestimated the speed at which more testing capacity is needed, Bell said, warning that the problem could get worse. “I think what’s going wrong is the second wave,'' Bell told the BBC. The government says it can process about 243,000 coronavirus tests a day, up from 220,000 at the end of August. Hancock said he wouldn't rule out further steps to make sure tests are used according to those priorities.

Source: ABC News September 15, 2020 11:26 UTC