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The long-awaited app will allow people to check in to hospitality venues and support the NHS Test and Trace system, Matt Hancock said.
One worker told HuffPost UK they are having to refuse anyone who has not booked online, with 1,500 cars turned away from sites on Tuesday.
Former cabinet minister Greg Clark told the health secretary to “get a grip”.
It comes as new coronavirus rules restricting social gatherings to six people look to put a dampener on the festive season.
However, he's insisted he "doesn't regret a damn thing".
The government released the news that social gatherings would be cut to six via a press release to the media.
It is claimed workers in England are registering tests as far away as Scotland just so they can get them processed.
How many households can meet indoors? Why is going to church still allowed? The new rules have caused more than a little confusion.
The health secretary said there had been a "sharp rise" in people not "not eligible" for a test applying for one.
It move comes after a dramatic spike in the number of new coronavirus cases were reported across the UK.