Boris Johnson vows ramping up COVID-19 testing is how UK will 'defeat coronavirus'

Prime Minister Boris Johnson insists the government will be ramping up testing of COVID-19 in response to criticisms the UK government have been too slow in making tests available.

The PM addressed the nation in a new video update from coronavirus self-isolation at his flat at number 11 Downing Street after testing positive for COVID-19.

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