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England NHS are advising people to take free lateral flow tests at home before going to crowded places, or spending time with people who are at higher risk from the virus.

Around 1 in 3 people with COVID-19 do not have any symptoms. This means they could be spreading the virus without knowing it. Testing regularly increases the chances of detecting COVID-19 when you are infectious but are not displaying symptoms, helping to make sure you do not spread COVID-19 by staying at home and self-isolating immediately.

Rapid lateral flow testing continues to be available free of charge. You can get tests from pharmacies or online.

You are at higher risk of catching or passing on COVID-19 in crowded and enclosed spaces, where there are more people who might be infectious and where there is limited fresh air.

You may wish to take a rapid lateral flow test if it is expected that there will be a period of high risk that day. This includes spending time in crowded and enclosed spaces, or before visiting people who are at higher risk of severe illness if they get COVID-19.

Tests are free and can be ordered ONLINE HERE AT NHS.UK

Pick up tests from a pharmacy. You can get up to 2 packs of 7 rapid tests from a local pharmacy. Find a local pharmacy HERE