Covid test booking 'quirk' means people told to travel miles for PCR test - when they don't have to

16.07.2021 - 14:59 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk

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Concerns have been raised over the national coronavirus testing system after people with symptoms were told vital PCR tests were 'unavailable.'

Over the past two days, a number of people in Greater Manchester and beyond have reported being able to book PCR tests at walk-in or drive-through testing sites.

Instead, the government website simply said appointments were 'unavailable' in the North West and other

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