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Coronavirus data failing local authorities, health bosses in England say – The Guardian
One public health director says that even after improvements, ‘detective work’ is required
The government is still not sharing enough coronavirus data for local authorities to get a full picture of who is being infected, health bosses have said.
On Monday, Matt Hancock told parliament he was putting enhanced levels of data in the hands of local directors of public health. The health secretary said: I bow to no one in my enthusiasm for the good use of data in decision-making.
He said the government would provide full information, including the name and address of those who tested po…
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