Self-testing is becoming the norm – From 9 April, anyone in England who does not have symptoms can get FREE regular rapid lateral flow tests to check for coronavirus. By testing more people, we can identify and isolate more asymptomatic cases, meaning the virus has fewer chances to spread. Find out more about rapid testing and where you can get tests. Lateral flow tests are for people without symptoms. If you develop coronavirus symptoms, you need to book a PCR test
- Click on the link below for more information about the Lateral Flow Test
Lateral flow testing – rapid tests to detect COVID-19
Go to an LFD testing site – find details of local sites and book here
Take a test at home – order kits online or collect from a test site or some local pharmacies
Simple Actions
- To order lateral flow tests to be delivered to your home – https://www.gov.uk/order-coronavirus-rapid-lateral-flow-tests
- find a local pharmacy where you can collect rapid lateral flow tests to do at home – just add in your postcode
- Find other local sites where you can collect rapid lateral flow tests to do at home –https://find-covid-19-rapid-test-sites.maps.test-and-trace.nhs.uk/
- If you would prefer to book tests to be done at local sites click here for details https://www.publichealthdorset.org.uk/your-health/protecting-your-health/book-an-lfd-test.aspx