Advice about Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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What do the new government guidelines mean for COVID-19 testing?

COVID-19 testing rules have now changed across England. Find out the latest information on where to go to get tested, which test is most suitable for you, and what to do if you get a positive COVID-19 test result.

Information on COVID-19

Find out what to do if you have symptoms, where to go for support and how you can help stop the spread.

Care homes

Regular asymptomatic testing for COVID-19 in all remaining settings in England, including social care, will be paused from 31 August 2022, as cases continue to fall.

The nationwide vaccination programme means cases have now fallen significantly and the risk of transmission has reduced. In a recent seven day period, deaths had fallen to 744 and hospitalisations to 6,005. Symptomatic testing in high risk settings will continue.

The Department of Health and Social Care has written to the care sector outlining the changes for care settings. Meanwhile, the UK Health Security Agency has issued an update to testing guidance specific to the adult social care sector.