'Encouraging' first day of surge testing as thousands come forward
Around 30,000 people have been identified as being eligible for a test. In February, 20 per cent of those eligible for similar testing following the identification of the Bristol variant came forward. Sara Blackmore, director of public health at South Gloucestershire Council, said: “I want to thank everyone who has come forward for testing already and encourage all of those eligible in the target postcode areas to take part this week. “Testing is a key part of the Road Map that will take us out of Covid restrictions and our priority right now is to make sure that we also identify ...