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A total of 90.3% of people who were tested for Covid-19 in England in the week ending 14 April at a regional site, local site or mobile testing unit received their result within 24 hours, PA Media reports. This is up slightly from 88.8% in the previous week.
Of the 15,306 people transferred to the Test and Trace system in the week to 14 April, 89.8% were reached and asked to provide details of recent close contacts. This is up slightly from 88.1% in the previous week.
Update on earlier post. Reuters reports:
Germany and France have asked for more time to think whether to take AstraZeneca to court for its cuts in supplies of Covid-19 vaccine, two diplomats said on Thursday, noting that most EU states supported the legal action.
The diplomats, who asked not to be named, said the discussion on the possible legal action was held at a meeting with the EU Commission on Wednesday.
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