Coronavirus tests are no longer free for everybody in England.
Universal free testing ended on Friday April 1, as part of a switch to the "living with Covid" strategy. While some healthcare staff will still be routinely tested, for most people it means they will have to pay for Covid tests if they want to take one to make sure they have not got the virus before mixing with others.
The advice now for people with symptoms is to stay home, but they do not have to. Even if you test positive for Covid-19 now, you do not have to stay in, you are just advised to.
Read more: The Covid rules and guidance changes that kick in on April 1
Those visiting elderly or clinically vulnerable friends and relatives may still want to take lateral flow tests to check they are safe to. Most major pharmacies sell the rapid tests for £2 or under.
How much lateral flow Covid tests cost to buy from pharmacies and supermarkets
Our colleagues at MEN have rounded up the cost of lateral flow testing kits. They can be picked up for as little as £1.75
Boots
Lateral flow kits are available for £2 each, or five for £9.80, at Boots. The kits can be bought from 400 stores and online here.
Lloyds
Single tests are on sale for £1.89 through Lloyds Pharmacy. Packs of five cost £9.29, and at home PCR tests
Lloyds pharmacy is providing single lateral flow tests for £1.89 while a pack of five can be grabbed for £9.29 both in-store and online. PCR tests are also available with at-home testing services available at a starting price of £12.99.
Order online here.
Superdrug
Superdrug noted that it has "widespread availability" for lateral flow tests both in-store and online. They are currently offering single tests for £1.99 while a pack of five will cost £9.79.
Tesco
Prices start at £2 for lateral flow kits from Tesco pharmacies. They can be bought in-store, and online around the country from May
Tesco Pharmacy will begin offering lateral flow tests in 1,500 locations from Friday. Prices will start at £2 while those living in London will be able to purchase tests online - this will roll out to other parts of the UK from May.
Morrisons
Morrisons stocks lateral flow tests. They cost £1.75 for a single kit.
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