Roundup: Cyber-attacks, COVID-19 test results, care homes and more briefs

NHSX and NHS Digital are working to upgrade internet connections in care homes, with up to 50% eligible for improvements. The aim is to provide better access to communication services for healthcare professionals and patients. Additionally, the National Testing Programme’s data on COVID-19 cases is increasingly unavailable, hindering efforts to trace and treat the virus. Construction companies involved in building Nightingale Hospitals have reported cyber attacks, and the UK government has launched an online portal for COVID-19 testing in care homes. Remote monitoring systems and automated messaging services have also been introduced to support healthcare during the pandemic. A UK hospital has innovated its CT scan imaging systems to deliver faster results in diagnosing colorectal cancer, and NHS Wales has launched a data hub to track the COVID-19 response.