UK: Testing NHS workers for Covid 19 starts as Tony Blair calls for entire population to be tested

The transcript discusses the challenges faced by healthcare workers and the public in the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic. It highlights issues such as difficulty in securing medical appointments, anxiety over potential infections, and the lack of protective equipment (PPE). The slow pace of testing and government promises that have not been met are also discussed. Former Prime Minister Tony Blair advocates for mass testing, while temporary hospitals are being built as the pandemic is expected to peak soon. The overall sentiment is that the UK is lagging behind in its response.

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