Rules around covid PCR tests changed today. Here’s what you need to know
The changes will not be permanent The chaos and humdrum of frequently changing rules and restrictions can sometimes make living with covid all the more stressful. New rules regarding PCR tests come into effect today, as both the UK and the rest of the world continue to battle the spread of covid-19. So what’s changing? […]
4 years ago
‘Definition of stupidity’: Boris warned against move to end free LF tests
‘The definition of stupidity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results’ Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been warned against scrapping free lateral flow tests, with one doctor stating it’s the “definition of stupidity”. Experts have slammed the decision despite reports of Boris Johnson’s plans to scrap lateral flow tests. […]
4 years ago
The Omicron early warning sign you can hear before you feel
‘Throat swab + nasal may improve chances a swab picks up virus’ Research has shown that you may hear the first signs of Omicron before you feel the standard symptoms experienced with the latest Covid variant. While you might be on the lookout for a loss of your senses, you may in fact be barking […]
4 years ago
Man’s four tests in 24 hours to show just how quickly lateral flows turn positive
It demonstrates the importance of doing tests just before going out A doctor has shown how quickly covid-19 can develop by taking four lateral flow tests in one day, with the first two coming back negative and the last two coming back positive. It shows how covid can develop in a person in just a […]
4 years ago