Thousands of Brits are receiving swab tests every day as part of the government’s “test, track and trace” programme. Authorities have so far struggled to meet a goal of over 100,000 tests a day for the deadly virus.

But it is feared that thousands have been incorrectly given the all-clear because up to a third of tests give an incorrect result.

Doctors say that many people gag or 'squirm' while their throat and nose are swabbed during the 'notoriously difficult' proceedure.

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