Just been watching the Matt Hancock live feed and he said that ....
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We are using new techniques to identify the worst affected areas.
We are able to use two further tools - mobility data which shows travel patterns in different areas and analysis of waste water.
As a result of this we are now surge testing in Bedford, Burnley, Leicester, Kirklees, North Tyneside and Hounslow, he says.
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The analysis of waste water to identify areas of concern peaked my interest. I have to admit that I didn't know about this testing option. If anyone else is in the same boat here's a link that explains how an idea from earlier last year has become a reality.
We’re the poo crew’: sleuths test for Covid by reading signs in sewage