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Written question asked by Baroness Debbonaire (Labour) on Monday, 28 September 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 30 September 2020. It was answered by Helen Whately (Conservative) on Thursday, 28 January 2021 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Coronavirus: Children

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he will allow young people of school age to access a covid-19 test in the event that they have (a) gastrointestinal symptoms, (b) sore throat and (c) runny nose, which are commonly found in young people with covid-19.

Answer

Children should only have a test if they have any of the three COVID-19 symptoms:

- a high temperature;

- a new continuous cough; and

- a loss of, or change in, sense of smell or taste.

Parents and guardians who are unsure about whether to get a test should check the official list of symptoms which are available at the following link:

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/symptoms/

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
96101
Session
2019-21
Related items
Children: Coronavirus
Tuesday, 9 March 2021
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Access Children Screening Coronavirus
Link
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