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<p>The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is a world-class asset which
has been supporting the UK's COVID-19 response since the outset, as well as supporting
military readiness. This contribution has included laboratory-based research and testing,
and the deployment of scientific staff across Government.</p><p>Dstl analysts have
provided vital evidence to inform SAGE and its subcommittees, Cabinet Office decision
making and local resilience planning. Dstl scientists have evaluated a number of prototype
COVID-19 related products, identified suitable products to reduce turnaround time
for disinfection of Ambulances, carried out diagnostic tests within NHS hospitals,
and set up a Defence COVID Laboratory to provide PCR testing on Defence personnel
under the national testing programme. Dstl research in a number of fields has been
published, either to inform or as a basis for further research by other organisations.
Dstl has also been involved in the establishment of the Joint BioSecurity Centre[1].</p><p>Dstl
continues to provide support across Government and is now conducting longer-term research
that will support the UK's ongoing response.</p><p>[1] The JBC brings together the
UK's leading data analysis and epidemiological expertise with the aim of ensuring
that outbreaks of coronavirus (COVID-19) are detected and brought under control quickly
(link here)term research that will support the UK's ongoing response.</p>
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