NEW COVID-19 TESTING PROGRAMME BEGINS AT INC & CO

A rapid testing programme is launching at Inc & Co’s offices and stores across the country as part of the Government’s UK-wide drive to increase the availability of testing.

The group, which employs over 240 staff in brands such as Laundrapp, Chop’d, MyLife Digital and KNOMO, will roll out testing to those who cannot work from home, such as those in retail or in offices in Leeds, London & Manchester.

With its targeted approach, this programme aims to reduce the prevalence of the virus in the highest risk areas. From the start of the pandemic, the Government has been working around the clock with a range of partners to fight coronavirus.

Health Minister Lord Bethell said:

“I’m delighted that Inc & Co and its brands are working with us to use the latest technology in their offices and stores, and I look forward to seeing the fruits of their labour, both in helping target the virus nationally and helping find ways to roll this technology out further.”

“We’ve already come so far since first setting up a national testing programme at an unprecedented pace to help counter COVID-19, but we continue to strive to go further, faster.

“Rapid testing technologies hold the key to the next phase of our ambition to see testing available to people across the country.