Coronavirus: Airport tests give 'false sense of security', says PM

Coronavirus testing at airports may give a "false sense of security", Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said.

He said testing on arrival would only identify 7% of virus cases.

"That's why the quarantine system that we have has got to be an important part of our repertoire, of our toolbox in fighting Covid," Mr Johnson said.

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