Test, trace and protect system in the North ‘failing’

Test, trace and protect system in the North ‘failing’

The test, trace and protect system in Northern Ireland is failing, Colm Gildernew said (Rebecca Black/PA)

The coronavirus test, trace and protect system in Northern Ireland is “failing”, the chairman of Stormont’s health committee said.

In a recent week in November, 94% of close contacts of cases were traced, Health Minister Robin Swann said.

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