More than 350 thousand support petition to keep free Covid tests

The petition by a retired doctor from Leeds says recent figures show lives are still at risk

I'm John Warburton with news that an on-line petition urging the government to keep free Covid tests for everyone has brought more than 350,000 supporters as of today (Friday 1st April). Free checks have now stopped for most people in England, but the petition by a retired doctor from Leeds, who also helps lead the campaign group “Keep Our NHS Public”, says recent figures show lives are still at risk. Dr. John Puntis adds the cost will be heaviest on the most vulnerable and disadvantaged, including unpaid carers. We’ll update you on this and other news here on Care Radio. 

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