Coronavirus: fears UK government has lost control as cases soar
Labour calls on Matt Hancock to explain reasons behind increase and testing centre problems
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The UK has recorded a massive rise in the number of people testing positive for coronavirus, amid concerns the government has lost control of the epidemic just as people are returning to work and universities prepare to reopen.
Labour has demanded the health secretary, Matt Hancock, give an urgent statement to the House of Commons to explain the increase and why some people are still being told to drive hundreds of miles to have a test.
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