Covid test chaos for New Year as Brits struggle to order lateral flows and PCRs

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Warnings that Covid test shortage may see infectious people mixing over New Year

Fears are mounting for New Year as Brits struggle to get Covid tests, with a leading scientist warning the current shortage could lead to people mixing over New Year without being able to check if they are infectious.

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