coronavirus testing. Tests will be carried out at more than than 500 locations around the country, or can be administered through workplace testing programmes.The new mass testing was announced by the government on February 28, as it said testing will "continue to be a vital part of our response to Covid-19, supporting the roadmap set out by the Prime Minister."Under the new system, whole households with primary and secondary school and college-age children and childcare and support bubbles, will be encouraged to start twice-weekly testing.As with testing of students it is not mandatory - but encouraged - to help identify coronavirus cases and reduce transmission.Twice-weekly testing will also be offered to adults working in the wider.