Lateral flow tests will remain free ‘as long as we need’, says Gove

Michael Gove has cast doubt over suggestions the government is to scrap free lateral flow tests 👇

He said: “But it is the case that in this country lateral flow tests are free, unlike in many other jurisdictions, they’re a vital tool in making sure that we can curb the spread of the infection and also that people who are needed to isolate do so.”

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