One-third of positive COVID-19 tests not compatible with NHS appThe app also serves Wales.
What you need to know
England recently released a COVID-19 contact tracing app.
Turns out it can't accept positive test submissions for around 1/3 of tests.
The app's Twitter account recently confirmed it couldn't link to test results taken in Public Health England labs or at the NHS.
England's contact tracing app does not work with around 1/3 of tests carried out in England, the app's Twitter account has confirmed.
Responding to a user who got a test result but no code to input into the app, the NHS COVID-19 app Twitter account stated:
Hi Damian,
If your test took place in a Public Health England lab or NHS hospital, or as part of national surveillance testing conducted by the Office for National Statistics, test results cannot currently be linked with the app whether they're positive or negative.
Thanks.
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One-third of positive COVID-19 tests not compatible with NHS app
