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Heads condemn ‘confusing’ guidance for schools on living with Covid

Headteachers have criticised “confusing” new Government guidance issued to schools in England on how they should approach “living with Covid” from April 1. Advice published by the Department for Education on Thursday confirmed that routine testing ...

31 Mar 2022 at 13:55

Number of lateral flow tests to be capped as free tests scaled back

People have struggled to order lateral flow tests online amid a scramble for free kits while they are still available. The number of free tests available each day will be capped to “manage demand” as the Government scales back free testing for ...

22 Feb 2022 at 12:25

One in five adults had difficulty getting lateral flow tests in January – ONS

More than a fifth of adults in Britain had difficulties getting lateral flow tests earlier in January, figures suggest. Some 22% told the Office for National Statistics (ONS) they had struggled to order or pick up a rapid-result test in the ...

21 Jan 2022 at 12:25

Calls for NHS staff to be given priority access to lateral flow tests

The Government is facing calls to give NHS staff priority for lateral flow tests amid a shortage. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) and the British Medical Association (BMA) said health workers should come first when trying to access the ...

30 Dec 2021 at 22:25

Racing

Jockeys required to produce negative lateral flow tests from next Wednesday

Jockeys will be required to provide proof of a negative lateral flow test before being allowed to enter the weighing room from next Wednesday. The British Horseracing Authority announced the change in protocol after rises in Covid-19 ...

30 Dec 2021 at 18:55

Northern Ireland

Operations delayed as patients miss Covid tests, health trust warns

Operations are being delayed due to patients failing to undertake Covid tests before attending hospital, a Northern Ireland health trust has said. Current guidance says patients must undertake three lateral flow tests (LTF) and ...

25 Jul 2022 at 11:22

Football

Premier League has option to reschedule Covid-hit matches later this month

The Premier League has the option of rescheduling matches postponed due to Covid-19 during the international break at the end of the month, FIFA has said. Eighteen top-flight games have been called off for Covid-related ...

05 Jan 2022 at 18:55

Home care staff ‘waiting more than a week’ for coronavirus test results

A home care chief has called for care workers to be prioritised when coronavirus tests are processed, as it emerged some carers are waiting more than a week for results. Dr Jane Townson, chief executive of the Homecare ...

04 Jan 2022 at 15:25

Football

Premier League drops twice-weekly PCR testing for Covid-19 on players and staff

The Premier League is dropping twice-weekly PCR testing for Covid-19 on all players and staff, the PA news agency understands. From Thursday clubs will continue to conduct daily lateral flow tests (LFTs) on training ...

05 Jan 2022 at 15:55

Lateral flow tests to stay free says minister amid reports they may be limited

Lateral flow tests will remain free, Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi has insisted amid criticism after suggestions they could be scaled back despite soaring coronavirus cases. The Cabinet minister said he is ...

09 Jan 2022 at 10:55

Racing

Lateral Flow tests required for weighing room from Tuesday

Jockeys will be required to provide proof of a negative lateral flow test before being allowed to enter the weighing room from next Tuesday. The additional safeguard against Covid-19 should have brought in on ...

07 Jan 2022 at 18:25

Northern Ireland

People with Covid symptoms no longer advised to self-test

Those with Covid-19 symptoms will no longer be advised to take a lateral flow test from Monday. Free lateral flow tests will no longer be available for that purpose from the same date. Northern Ireland’s ...

19 Aug 2022 at 15:18

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