Coronavirus: Government claims victory on 100k test target amid row over counting
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mirror.co.ukThe government claims to have smashed its target of 100,000 coronavirus tests a day - but a row has erupted over how the tests were counted.
Matt Hancock announced 122,347 tests were provided in the 24 hours to 9am on May 1st. But tens of thousands of these tests are at-home tests which have been delivered, but haven't yet been returned.
Announcing the figure, Mr Hancock said: "I knew it was an audacious goal but we needed an audacious goal because testing is so important for getting Britain back on her feet.” He added: “This unprecedented expansion in British testing capability is an incredible achievement." The Department of Health admitted ‘at home’ tests, have been counted at the point where they are delivered by courier - not when
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