Ministers have ordered an urgent review of the NHS app following concerns it is bringing the system into disrepute by ordering too many people to self-isolate. But people contacted by NHS Test and Trace workers do have to self-isolate under regulations brought in last autumn to tackle coronavirus or face hefty fines. The reminder comes amid claims that Brits are deleting the NHS app to avoid being 'pinged'. The NHS Covid app has been downloaded by more than 26 million people. So while it's amazing watching England do so well, there's no doubt in my mind it will lead to increases in Covid infections.'

Source: Daily Mail July 08, 2021 21:06 UTC