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Lateral flow testing has become part of daily life for many of us, but from April these will no longer be available for free. In just over two weeks, anyone who is not identified as eligible for free ...

And thankfully, the rapid tests are free for most purposes except travel, where you’ll need to pay for private testing. Some work places will even provide lateral flow tests for free and expect you to ...

Self-testing for coronavirus could soon become the norm in the UK, under reported plans to ease out of lockdown. All adults will be encouraged to test themselves for the virus twice a week, the Times ...

What is a lateral flow test (LFT)? A lateral flow test (LFT) is a simple, quick and cheap assay that can detect the presence of target antigen(s) or antibody(ies) in a liquid sample. 1 As a type of ...

Liverpool has seen high numbers of coronavirus cases in recent weeks, and the Government is now trialling a new testing pilot in the region. Residents and those who work in Liverpool are being offered ...

Coronavirus headlines December 13 - PM announces first death from Omicron, NHS lateral flow shortage & more Daily testing for anyone double-jabbed who comes into contact with a coronavirus case will ...

The news follows an earlier decision to extend availability only until the end of July. The announcement comes just weeks after experts said coronavirus cases in the north were on the rise. The Public ...

Free packs of rapid lateral flow tests can be posted to people’s homes or collected at several places across the country. The tests involve rubbing a swab over the tonsils and inside the nose, much ...

Throughout the Covid pandemic, UK residents were able to get packs of lateral flow tests for free via the NHS but since the 1st of April 2022 that hasn't been the case for people living in England.

Not long ago, referring to a lateral flow test would have resulted in blank stares, even though they’re common diagnostic devices used in over-the-counter pregnancy tests, for example. But the ...