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Written question asked by Vicky Foxcroft (Labour) on Wednesday, 23 February 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 25 February 2022. It was answered by Maggie Throup (Conservative) on Wednesday, 23 March 2022 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


ME/CFS: Coronavirus

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether individuals with a diagnosis of (a) myalgic encephalomyelitis or (b) chronic fatigue syndrome will classified as vulnerable for the purposes of the allocation of free covid-19 tests.

Answer

From 1 April 2022, free universal access to lateral flow device tests for the public in England will end. We will continue to make testing available for a small number of at risk groups. Further details on eligible groups will be made available in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
128369
Session
2021-22
Related items
Coronavirus: Testing
Thursday, 28 April 2022
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
ME/CFS Fees and charges Exemptions Coronavirus Testing
Link
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