Excel: Why using Microsoft's tool caused Covid-19 results to be lost
The decision to use a database format that dates back to the 1980s has proved to be unwise.
Hasnain says:
facepalm moment
“"Thousands of people [were] blissfully unaware they've been exposed to Covid, potentially spreading this deadly virus at a time when hospital admissions are increasing," he told the House of Commons.
"This isn't just a shambles. It's so much worse."
To handle the problem, PHE is now breaking down the test result data into smaller batches to create a larger number of Excel templates. That should ensure none hit their cap.”