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Letters Covid-19 test and trace system

Covid-19 test and trace: localised approach urgently needed

BMJ 2020; 371 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.m4389 (Published 16 November 2020) Cite this as: BMJ 2020;371:m4389
  1. Michael Craig Watson, trustee,
  2. Anne Coufopoulos, trustee
  1. Institute of Health Promotion and Education, PO Box 7409, Lichfield WS14 4LS, UK
  1. mcwatson100{at}gmail.com

Iacobucci is correct to draw our attention to some of the major problems with England’s test and trace system.1 Crucially, any testing scheme needs to be carefully thought through and be part of a test, trace, isolate, and support system. Moreover, this needs to be part of an overarching public health strategy. The emphasis should not be on just aiming for high testing numbers, as this on its own will not tackle the …

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