Lateral flows 'run out' just as new Omicron testing rules start

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Lateral flows 'run out' just as new Omicron testing rules start
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BREAKING: The Government website has run out of lateral flow tests. Again.

People are struggling to get hold of lateral flow tests despite being told to take a daily test if they’ve been in contact with someone with Omicron.

Anyone trying to order from the Government website this morning is being met with a message saying there are no tests available for home delivery. People have been urged to collect from a local pharmacy instead but it appears many of these sites are also out of stock.Got a story? Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at

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