Government apology after site to book Covid-19 test stops taking applications
10:56, 24 April 2020
updated: 12:02, 24 April 2020
The Department of Health has apologised after the website set up for key workers to book Covid-19 tests stopped accepting applications due to high demand.
The part of the gov.uk website set up for key workers to book coronavirus tests was not accepting new applications by mid-morning on Friday.
The website, which enables people to book tests at a drive through centre or register for a home test, said: “Coronavirus test: applications closed. You can’t currently register for a Covid-19 test. Please check back here later.”
The Department of Health tweeted: “There has been significant demand for booking tests today.
“We apologise for any inconvenience. We are continuing to rapidly increase availability. More tests will be available tomorrow.”
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