if we manage t to rampp t testig capacity quicker, it would h hae beenen beneficiaial.or all sorts of reasons, that didn't happen. >> critics have said that britain's conservative government responded too slowly to the spread of the virus and failed to contain the outbreak by widely testing, tracing, and isolating people. and althouough restrictionss hav meant that the spread of the virus has slowed, britain would likely end up being the european country hardest hit by the pandemic. brent: for more, let's bring in our correspondent. good evening. we heard from the government today it is too early to pass judgment on the policies of the government, and time to look at the statistics. how do we explain today's spike? >> it is a sad record for the government. nope country wants to hold such a record. the data in outlook said people who have died in their home or care homes, but never tested positive for covid-19, but it does mention on their death certificate they have most likely decide of the disease. the reason they never tested positive is now testing has never been do