Free lateral flow tests for Covid-19 could soon be a thing of the past, with the UK Government understood to be planning a phase-out of the scheme.
While free LFTs will continue after February 24, when rules on self-isolation are relaxed, the UK Government is expected to start charging people for the tests if they want to find out whether they have coronavirus, with a date to be confirmed soon, according to the Mirror. The report says that a "living with Covid" plan unveiled on February 21 will include the date for ending free LFTs.
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Leaked documents last month suggested the switch could happen in June, after the government previously confirmed free tests would be ending at some point.
According to the document, an online ordering system being drawn up by officials should be ready for UK residents to order paid-for tests from the end of June.
While the Government has declined to say what the tests will cost, one source has suggested it will be £30 for a seven-pack - as reported by Wales Online.
Boris Johnson announced he plans to end all domestic legal restrictions in England on February 24, a month earlier than planned.
That means for the first time in almost two years, England will have no legal requirement to self-isolate if you test positive for Covid-19.
The legal change will also end powers which councils had under the Coronavirus Act in England to close some venues.
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