Brits may soon have to fork out up to £30 for lateral flow tests as the Government prepares to relax self-isolation rules. For now, the kits remain free - which has been confirmed by Downing Street.
But a new 'living with Covid' plan could set out a new price for lateral flow tests and is due to be unveiled by the Prime Minister on February 21, according to the Mirror. READ MORE:Fury as mindless vandals attack Manchester Arena memorial AGAIN Leaked documents reportedly seen by Reuters claim the plan was to be laid out earlier but the date was pushed back due to the rise of the Omicron variant of Covid-19.
The document which was shared between health agencies to prepare for different scenarios, an online ordering system may be put in place for Brits to order paid-for tests from the end of June.
But the date could be pushed back again if the virus throws another "curve ball", an official said. While the government has declined to announce what tests will cost, one source suggest it could be £30 for a seven-pack.
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