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Written question asked by Munira Wilson (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 25 June 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 29 June 2021. It was answered by Jo Churchill (Conservative) on Thursday, 1 July 2021 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


NHS: Software

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 14 June 2021 to Question 10673 on NHS: Computer Software, what measures are in place to prevent people who use lateral flow tests at home from failing to input a positive covid-19 test result.

Answer

It is not a legal requirement to report the results of lateral flow tests taken at home. Users of the COVID-19 app are encouraged to enter their positive test result by using a one-off code. If this code is not used within 24 hours a reminder is sent.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
22209
Session
2021-22
Related items
NHS: Software
Monday, 14 June 2021
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Software Disease control NHS Mobile phones Screening Coronavirus
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk