Exclusive: Official figures show only about one in 10 results returned within 48-hour target
- Coronavirus – latest updates
- See all our coronavirus coverage
Nearly nine out of 10 Covid-19 tests taken under the system used by care homes in England were returned after the government’s 48-hour target in September, official figures reveal.
The performance of the NHS test-and-trace system has sparked warnings from care managers that continued delays will increase the risk of infection among their vulnerable residents.
