RE: BBC Briefing1 Jun 2020 20:35
Reason for delay - imop, i think they may have added (may be gov) new features to the original specification and they may have asked for extensive validation. As we all know, a lot of companies who tried producing this test kit failed. Meaning this is not an easy test and when completed, it wont have competition out there with regards quality.
China tried and failed. The millions of test kits bought from China are worth nothing. The UK gov took the blame for buying from China but they're not looking to be disgraced again. They want to make sure this is validated, again and again which is why its taken longer.
This product will be the best out there and not only in the UK, it will help millions overseas. With a few manufacturers working together, the numbers are going to be incredible.