People have been left confused over the availability of PCR test slots after the Government’s website showed that no appointments were available in England at walk-in and drive-in test sites.
The website later updated to show that slots were available, but some locations are fully booked, including Hertfordshire, Suffolk and Bristol.
On Tuesday morning the website briefly stated that there were “none available” for all regions in England.
It came as the Government website continues to show that no lateral flow tests are available for the second day running.
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Downing Street has insisted there is significant testing capacity despite suggestions of difficulties finding PCR tests.
The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said: “In terms of PCR availability, I don’t have the latest but I would envisage further booking possibilities will come online later and, of course, there are in-person opportunities as well.”
The spokesman added that they are working with Royal Mail and Amazon to ensure more lateral flow tests can be delivered.
He said: “We are increasing the capacity, Royal Mail are freeing up additional delivery slots to become available in the next few days and we’re working with a range of businesses including Amazon to further expand capacity.”
He added that 2.6 million lateral flows were dispatched between 8pm on Saturday and 8pm on Sunday, compared to 584,000 on November 13.
Demand for tests has increased amid growing concerns over the Omicron variant.
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