Tag: Lateral flow tests
7 months ago
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Vulnerable patients put at risk by 'callous' NHS staff Covid testing policy, health experts say

NHS England policy that most medics and patients are 'no longer asked' to have a Covid test, even if symptomatic, has...

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about 1 year ago
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UK public health officials consider introducing lateral flow tests to detect bird flu in people

The UKHSA says while the current risk to humans is 'low', it is starting to develop 'scenarios for early human transm...

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about 2 years ago
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What to do if you have Covid symptoms but don't have any lateral flow tests

Free testing for most people ended in England on Friday, while some free LFTs will continue for several weeks in Scot...

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about 2 years ago
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Scots 'won't know for sure' if they have Covid when free testing ends

The National Clinical Director said that the Scottish Government would instead issue public health warnings for the v...

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about 2 years ago
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Scrapping free Covid tests for all an 'unnecessary risk', warns NHS chief

Matthew Taylor, chief executive of the NHS Confederation, reiterated a call for some restrictions to be retained as t...

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about 2 years ago
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Ministers 'plunging universities into confusion over free lateral flow tests for students'

An agreement which allows universities to hand out the free rapid tests is due to expire on Friday, with no certainty...

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about 2 years ago
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Ending free PCR and lateral flow tests 'will put lives at risk', scientists warn

Public health experts criticise expected plans to drop free tests for all, saying it would compromise the UK's capaci...

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about 2 years ago
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Fears grow over future of free lateral flow and PCR tests as Boris Johnson dodges issue

LFTs can currently be ordered for free, but the UK Government is reportedly considering charging for the service

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over 2 years ago
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Free Covid-19 lateral flow tests could be scrapped from July as Omicron wave subsides

An online ordering system will be ready by the summer to direct people to purchase the tests, which are said to cost ...

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over 2 years ago
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Omicron variant will not peak in Scotland until mid-January, expert says

Professor James Chalmers says the current wave is still at a 'relatively early stage' and warns Scots not to cheat on...

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over 2 years ago
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Move key workers to the front of the queue for Covid tests, say NHS leaders

Shortages are expected to continue for weeks after Health Secretary Sajid Javid admitted there is "no quick fix" to m...

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