The donation came about after a chance phone call from Cotswold Scrubs, formed in April by a group of local Cheltenham companies pooling their resources to help fight the pandemic.
Care home groups
In their letter, 14 scientists say a positive antibody test does not prove immunity and the test offered “no benefit” to hospital and care staff.
The ONS revealed that COVID-19 related care home deaths were down by 34.6% in England and Wales in the week to June 12 to 369.
A financial analyst has warned that one in ten care homes could be forced to close as a result of the coronavirus crisis.
The move has allowed residents access virtual appointments with GPs and other clinical staff.
VODG has called for an urgent shift in the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A £600m Infection Control Fund has been introduced by the government as part of a COVID-19 support package for care homes.
The online platform is designed to help ensure all care home staff and residents in England are tested for coronavirus.
Almost half of care providers fear for their future survival, according to an Independent Care Group (ICG) survey.
The treasury expect the move to save care homes and businesses more than £100 million.
