As a result of the rapidly-spreading Omicron variant, this week saw the biggest spike in Covid case numbers since records began in March 2020, with 218,724 positive tests reported in the 24 hours to ...

As plan B measure are implemented across the UK, people are being urged to wear masks, work from home and take regular lateral flow tests. Lateral flow tests are for people who have no symptoms but ...

The number of people being admitted to hospital with Covid in England has begun to rise again, new data from the NHS shows. It comes as experts in Europe warned of a new wave of the virus driven by ...

The latest surveillance data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has revealed that Covid prevalence is at a medium but ...

The NHS has urged people to stick to a 10-day rule if they have Covid. While cases of the illness have been rising in recent ...

Free Covid tests will now be available only to vulnerable groups and some NHS staff, as the government ends free testing for the majority of the population. From 1 April, most people in England will ...

A London-based doctor is helping to clear up confusion around false positive Covid lateral flow tests - and has shared some advice on what to do if you’re unsure about your result. The rapid tests are ...

Eligible fully vaccinated passengers arriving in England from countries not on the UK's red list can take a cheaper lateral flow test instead of a PCR from today [Sunday 24 October]. Lateral flow ...

The NHS has urged people to follow a 10-day protocol if they test positive for Covid. Despite a recent rise in infections, ...

Eligible fully vaccinated passengers arriving in England from countries not on the red list can take a lateral flow test on or before day 2 of their arrival from October 24, rather than PCR tests - ...

Editor's Note: Article updated with latest information on availability of tests. People faced problems getting hold of the tests last week after a huge surge in demand prompted the Government website ...

Most people across the country are used to taking Covid lateral flow tests in a bid to stop the spread of the virus. Despite not having any symptoms, some choose to take tests when they have been ...