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Written question asked by Rachael Maskell (Labour) on Thursday, 9 December 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 December 2021. It was answered by Maggie Throup (Conservative) on Monday, 20 December 2021 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Coronavirus: Screening

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to increase the number of people taking (a) PCR and (b) lateral flow covid-19 tests.

Answer

A nation-wide campaign has been launched to encourage people to test when symptomatic or asymptomatic, wear a face mask and open windows. We continue to provide free lateral flow tests through a variety of channels. We encourage people to test regularly to protect those at risk of serious illness.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
90451
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Screening Coronavirus
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk