Health directors criticise central system, which has left people travelling hundreds of miles

Local public health leaders in England are demanding greater control over the Covid-19 testing system after circulating a list of complaints about the way it is running and accusing ministers of giving mixed messages about their availability.

The complaints, seen by the Guardian, have been prompted by fears a capacity shortage is hindering attempts to quell local outbreaks.

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