Coronavirus: Testing opens for millions more people in England

Coronavirus: Testing opens for millions more people in England Coronavirus testing is available for millions more people in England from today after the government loosened rules on who can apply.

Testing expanded last week to all key workers in England with symptoms and their households.

That has expanded to all care home residents and staff, people over 65 and those who must leave home to work. BBC News

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