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[ad_1] The government’s “moonshot” test plan contains several elements. Together, they form what appears to be an ideological commitment to the principle of mass testing. Yesterday the prime minister said that his plan to “allow life to return closer to normal” was “based on massive tests“. Today, the health secretary …

[ad_1] Rich and John discuss it in the latest DF Direct. Microsoft seemed to take forever to finally decide to unveil its second, long-rumored, next-gen console: the compact, cut-price Xbox Series S. to respond to a leak of its form factor and price. Rich Leadbetter and John Linneman of Digital …

[ad_1] Image copyright fake images New rules on the coronavirus in England that prohibit social gatherings of more than six people will not remain in force “longer than necessary,” said Health Secretary Matt Hancock. “This sacrifice is vital to control the virus in the long term,” he told deputies. The …

[ad_1] Image copyright fake images New rules on the coronavirus in England that prohibit social gatherings of more than six people will not remain in force “longer than necessary,” said Health Secretary Matt Hancock. “This sacrifice is vital to control the virus in the long term,” he told deputies. The …

[ad_1] Image copyright fake images Screenshot The application can be downloaded for free on a mobile phone. Scotland’s new contact tracing app to help fight the spread of the coronavirus has been launched. The Scottish government has said that the software will support the Test and Protect system and is …

[ad_1] Here are five things to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday morning. We will have another update at 18:00 BST. 1. Concerns about PM’s ‘moonshot’ virus testing plans Scientists and healthcare professionals have raised questions about the prime minister’s suggestion that millions of Covid-19 tests, including some that …

[ad_1] Image copyright PA media Scientists and healthcare professionals have raised questions about Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s “Operation Moonshot” plan for mass coronavirus testing. The prime minister expects millions of Covid-19 tests, including some with results in minutes, to be processed daily. But experts say there are problems with the …

[ad_1] Media playback is not supported by your device Media titleEarlier this year, the BBC’s Rebecca Morelle heard the views of four members of the citizens’ assembly A tax on frequent fliers, the phasing out of polluting SUVs, and a ban on cars in city centers are some of the …

[ad_1] Image copyright PA media Scientists and healthcare professionals have raised questions about Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s “moonshot” plan for mass coronavirus testing in the UK. The prime minister expects millions of Covid-19 tests, including some with results in minutes, to be processed daily. But experts say there are problems …

[ad_1] The leaked documents reportedly show the government plans to conduct up to 10 million coronavirus tests a day early next year, but critics have called the proposals “wasteful on a cosmic scale.” The massive testing program would cost £ 100bn, almost what the government spends on the NHS each …