To be fair Boris talked about the localisation of the R rate, when he explained the alerting system. The UK has more than pulled its weight on academic research. The logistic required to deliver a response are completely missing. Give it a couple of weeks and we will bring the army in to move...
I think within 6 months we will see a three pronged attack on the virus, start to take some of the fear and impact away.
Anti-Body testing will be helpful for some, but not enough on its own.
More effective treatment at all stages, meaning fewer need to go to hospital, fewer get severe symptoms...