Over the past year, we've all turned to lateral flow tests (LFTs) every time we've felt poorly to make sure we're not experiencing a Covid symptom. These small plastic cartridges, which have been 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 ...

As we continue to deal with the coronavirus pandemic - and as the UK government adjusts its rules for travelling abroad - lateral flow tests have come into focus once more. The tests, also known as ...

Rapid lateral flow tests help to find cases in people who may have no symptoms but are still infectious and can give the virus to others. The test usually involves taking a sample from your tonsils ...

IF you think you’ve contracted Covid-19 there are two ways of testing – you can use a lateral flow test or a PCR kit. Tests have been hailed as a way to keep Brits safe alongside the COVID-19 vaccine ...

With Covid case numbers spiking across the UK, here’s how to tell the difference between a positive and negative lateral flow test result Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you ...

No matter how many times you use a lateral flow test, you can still sometimes feel uncertain about interpreting the results. With new testing rules across the UK, meaning you don't have to have a PCR ...

For many doing a lateral flow test has become a daily or weekly occurrence in a bid to curb the spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant. Under new guidance the public is instructed to report every ...

Wales' first minister urged people last week to use lateral flow tests before mixing with others People are being encouraged by the Welsh government to use up lateral flow tests already at home before ...

Northern Ireland has introduced some changes to the rules and guidance around use of lateral flow tests and PCR testing to diagnose a Covid infection. The rapid spread of the Omicron variant has led ...

Lateral flow tests are becoming an increasingly common part of life in Wales as we move out of lockdown. They are being used in workplaces and at events to check if people have Covid-19 even if they ...