Thousands in region told to isolate as record number of people are 'pinged' by Covid app
Nearly 15,000 people in the Black Country and Staffordshire were contacted by the NHS Covid-19 app and told to isolate in the latest week, figures reveal.
Nearly 15,000 people in the Black Country and Staffordshire were contacted by the NHS Covid-19 app and told to isolate in the latest week, figures reveal.
This week the Government said it was expanding its daily contact testing for front line sectors as an alternative to isolation.
This week the Government said it was expanding its daily contact testing for front line sectors as an alternative to isolation.
Downing Street’s statement came after business minister Paul Scully suggested people and firms should make an ‘informed decision’ about what to do.
Downing Street’s statement came after business minister Paul Scully suggested people and firms should make an ‘informed decision’ about what to do.
Business minister Paul Scully said it was up to employers and individuals to decide how to respond to a notification from the NHS Covid-19 app.
Downing Street said the low-strength Bluetooth used by the app is unlikely to be strong enough.
Consumer group Which? warned it can be ‘incredibly difficult’ for anyone told to self-isolate to get their money back.
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Under current plans, those who are fully vaccinated will be able to forgo self-isolation from August 16.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said he did not support people removing the app.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said he did not support people removing the app.
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