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UK government sending Brits on 150-mile round trips to take coronavirus tests

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coronavirus tests, Health Secretary Matt Hancock has admitted. Mr Hancock said on Monday September 7 that he has brought in a new national cap of 75 miles each way for the tests after a backlog led to people being told to drive hundreds of miles for their test last week.He said the Government is "increasing capacity", with most people now able to get a Covid-19 test at their local drive-in centre.But the Health Secretary admitted people can still be asked to drive up to a new 75-mile limit, which "is still quite a hike". Have you been told to drive over long distances for a coronavirus test?

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