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COVID-19: PCR not needed after positive lateral flow under new testing rules

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COVID testing rules are to change in England.

From January 11th, people without symptoms who test positive on a lateral flow test will no longer need to confirm it with a PCR to begin their isolation period.

The move is designed to speed up the response to the Omicron variant.

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