Free LFTs no longer available in Wales

Tests will continue to be provided for certain groups including people visiting Care Homes and health and social care staff.

I’m Matt Rosser with news that general access to free lateral flow tests has been ended by the Welsh Government as part of the winding down of state support for managing and testing Covid in Wales. From Monday August 1, free LFTs will not be provided in Wales for people with symptoms of Covid. Tests will continue to be provided for certain groups including people visiting Care Homes and health and social care staff. The Welsh Government has also extended its Covid-19 statutory sick pay enhancement scheme until August 31st to support social care staff to stay away from work if they test positive. For more care related stories stay with us here at Care Radio
 

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