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Health minister defends NHS Test and Trace

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Health minister defends NHS Test and Trace

Health minister defends NHS Test and Trace

Health minister Edward Argar has said NHS Test and Trace would "flex according to need" amid reports that a third of telephone contract tracers are to be cut.

Mr Argar described the system as a "hybrid model" where lessons are constantly being learned nationally and locally.

Report by Blairm.

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