Written question asked by Munira Wilson (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 17 May 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 May 2021 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Thursday, 20 May 2021. A substantive answer was provided by Jo Churchill (Conservative) on Wednesday, 16 June 2021 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Coronavirus: Screening
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether each covid-19 testing facility offers nitrile gloves as an alternative to latex gloves for people with latex allergies.
- Answer
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We are not currently distributing any latex gloves as the majority of National Health Service trusts have a non-latex policy.
The lateral flow device test kits in use are latex free and are suitable for those with latex allergies.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 2455
- Session
- 2021-22
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Protective clothing Screening Allergies Coronavirus Latex
- Link
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- Timestamp
- 2021-06-16 16:53:06 +0100
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