Coronavirus: Government optimistic UK will hit 100,000 daily testing target Government optimistic UK will hit 100,000 daily testing target The government is likely to hit or come close to its daily coronavirus testing target of 100,000 today, according to housing minister Robert Jenrick. As of yesterday morning, the UK had carried out 80,000 tests – 20,000 short of the original target set by health secretary Matt Hancock a month ago. Hitting the goal would [...]
Coronavirus: Sainsbury’s to extend supermarket opening hours from Monday Coronavirus: Sainsbury’s to extend opening hours Sainsbury’s will extend its supermarket opening hours from Monday in a bid to keep its staff and customers safe from coronavirus. It is one of a number of measures boss Mike Coupe announced yesterday to help Sainsbury’s cope with increased demand. Currently Sainsbury’s is open from 7:30am to 8am Monday to Saturday for NHS workers. [...]
