Key workers and anyone in their household are able to book coronavirus tests online from today if they have symptoms
They will then receive an email or text the same day inviting them to book a test.
They will be able to choose between booking an appointment at one of more than 30 regional drive-through test sites or being sent a home test kit. But the government has stressed kit numbers will initially be limited, so it is encouraging people to attend a regional test site if they can.Hospital cuts COVID-19 death rates with 'black boxes' for sleep disorderThe government says it is planning to have 50 drive-through testing sites by the end of April with the aim that most people will not have to drive for more than 45 minutes to get to a regional testing site.
A delivery service for home testing kits has been designed with industry partners, including Royal Mail and Amazon.'Your Report' on Sky News apps
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