NHS Test and Trace business plan
Sets out how NHS Test and Trace will work to prevent coronavirus (COVID-19) transmission, enabling people to return towards a more normal way of life.
Applies to England
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As part of the government’s COVID-19 winter plan, NHS Test and Trace has set out a new business plan for the next phase of the service.
The plan sets out the approach, working with Public Health England, NHS England and partners, to disrupt and prevent COVID-19 transmission, protect people’s health and enable people to return to a more normal way of life.
February 2021 update
The Rὺm statistical model, mentioned in the business plan, produced estimates for October 2020 that testing, tracing and self-isolation (on symptom onset or following contact by NHS Test and Trace) could have reduced the R number by around 0.3 to 0.6.
Last updated 11 February 2021 + show all updates
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Added update in 'details' section on the predictions produced by the Rὺm statistical model for October 2020.
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First published.