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Delay in UK’s Covid-19 reporting risks further spread, say scientists – The Guardian

‘Computing issue’ admitted by PM means some cases may not be on test-and-trace system

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Scientists have called for transparency over delays in reporting coronavirus cases, which the prime minister had blamed on a computing issue, warnings they could hamper efforts to monitor the spread of the disease.
The number of UK lab-confirmed cases soared to nearly 13,000 on Saturday after a technical issue prevented many from 24 September to 1 October from being included in official data.
Health officials said all those tested received their results on time and would know they had to self-…

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