Care home staff to receive rapid result tests to protect against Covid variant
The rollout of rapid testing is being supported by a £149 million grant. Care home staff in England will receive two rapid-result tests a week in addition to regular testing to help keep the new coronavirus variant at bay. Health officials have brought forward plans for care home staff to receive bi-weekly lateral flow device tests (LFDs) as concerns grow about the rapidly spreading strain. Staff in all tiers will […]