Research and analysis

COVID-19: overview of daily contact testing (DCT) trial reports

A series of reports evaluating daily contact testing (DCT) pilots undertaken during 2021.

Applies to England

Documents

Daily contact testing of workers in private industries: a feasability evaluation

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Daily contact testing of NHS healthcare workers: an evaluation

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Details

Daily contact testing (DCT) was piloted in the NHS and other workplaces to assess its use in work settings. During 2021, research trials were undertaken to determine the effectiveness and safety of DCT.

A summary of the workplace DCT scheme can be found on GOV.UK.

Published 15 March 2022