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Sewage samples are being tested to determine which Covid-19 variants are most prevalent across regions accounting for two-thirds of England’s population.
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) said the programme had helped identify the need for surge testing in areas such as Bristol and Luton. On Wednesday, the health secretary, Matt Hancock, said testing and vaccinations were being surged in six areas as a result of wastewater analysis.
Related: Sewage samples being tested across England to monitor Covid variants
Taiwan has reported 321 new Covid-19 cases, a slight rise from the 312 infections reported on Friday, but the health minister said the trend remained stable with cases clustered in the north, in and around Taipei.
The health minister, Chen Shih-chung, also announced 400 infections over the past six days which had not been included in previous reports due to a delay following a spike in cases, according to Reuters.
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