Testing Capacity in the Welsh NHS

Part of 3. Topical Questions – in the Senedd at 3:32 pm on 7 October 2020.

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Photo of Vaughan Gething Vaughan Gething Labour 3:32, 7 October 2020

There's no suggestion of that at present. But as I said, that's why I'm seeking the assurance, not just from my officials, but from health boards directly, about the position they find themselves in with this unexpected supply chain interruption. And that's what I will cover in the written statement. Obviously, it would not be acceptable if Wales were hit disproportionately, or in a different way, and other parts of the UK were preferred; I expect every part of the UK to be treated in a manner that is generally fair. But it is good news that, because of the way we deliver our testing service here in Wales, the COVID testing will not be affected by this issue.