Government Tweaks Covid Test Counting to Hit 100k Target

The Government has changed how it counts Covid-19 tests to make sure it hits its 100,000 tests per day target.

Officials are now including more types of tests in the daily total, aiming to boost numbers and show progress in the fight against coronavirus.

The move comes amid criticism that previous counting methods underreported test volumes, raising questions about transparency.

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