A 'moonshot', PM Johnson wants mass testing in Britain by spring
Reuters
Published Sep 09, 2020 11:39AM ET
LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Wednesday he wanted widespread testing across Britain by the spring to allow people "to lead more normal lives", describing the effort to get to mass testing as a "moonshot".
Johnson told a press conference that he wanted faster, easier tests to be spread across the country so more testing could allow places such as theatres to reopen. He said the scheme would be piloted in northern England from next month.
"Our plan, this moonshot that I'm describing, will require a giant collaborative effort from government, from business, from public health professionals, scientists, logistic experts and many, many more," he said.
"Work is under way now and we will get on at pace until we get there, round the clock. We're hopeful this approach will be widespread by the spring."
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