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Test and trace failing to contact thousands in England’s worst-hit areas – The Guardian
Exclusive: proportion of close contacts being reached is below 80% in high infection areas
The governments flagship test-and-trace system is failing to contact thousands of people in areas with the highest infection rates in England, raising further questions about the £10bn programme described by Boris Johnson as world-beating.
Local leaders and directors of public health are demanding more control over the tracing operation amid concerns that their ability to contain the virus is being put at risk.
Data obtained by the Guardian shows that in areas with the highest infection rates …
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