Covid-19: NHS tests threatened by Roche supply chain failing

Covid-19: NHS tests threatened by Roche supply chain failing Coronavirus swabs and other key NHS tests for conditions including cancer are under threat, after a supply chain failure at a major diagnostics company.

Swiss pharmaceutical firm Roche said problems with a move to a new warehouse had led to a "very significant" drop in its processing capacity.

A spokesperson said Covid-19 tests would be prioritised, but it could take two weeks to fix the issue. BBC News

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