Matt Hancock says UK hit 100,000-a-day testing target during Downing Street coronavirus press briefing

The speaker set a goal for the UK to conduct 100,000 COVID-19 tests per day by the end of April, which was achieved with over 122,000 tests conducted. This success is attributed to a national effort involving civil servants, private sector experts, scientists, lab technicians, and the armed forces. Testing is crucial for controlling the virus, alleviating public concern, and easing lockdown measures. The speaker emphasizes the importance of ambitious goals in crisis situations and acknowledges the collective effort in expanding testing capabilities, including new testing centers, mobile units, and home testing kits.

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