Where to buy cheap lateral flow tests amid threat of new Covid variants

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Although we may not be facing lockdowns or tough restrictions any more, Covid still continues to affect people every day.With new strains cropping up all over the world, people should continue to practice good hygiene and keep a distance from others if they do fall unwell.Testing for Covid isn't as common anymore since lateral flow tests stopped being free, but if you think you have the virus and want to know for sure, taking a test is a good place to start.Consumer experts at Which?

have found out the cheapest places that you can buy them, as well as rounding up who is still eligible for free ones.They compared prices for boxes of five tests - you can buy them individually, but it's more cost-effective to buy them in bulk.And the cheapest place was found to be Morrison's, where you can get five Getein tests for £7.99 - working out at £1.60 each.Well Pharmacy came in second, offering a box of tests for £8.50, followed by five Step Ahead tests available at Lloyd's Pharmacy for £9.Sainsbury's, Superdrug and Boots also all sell a set of FlowFlex tests for less than £10, coming in at £9, £9.59 and £9.85 respectively.Depending on your circumstances, you may still be able to access free lateral flow tests.You're still eligible if you've got a health condition that means you can access Covid-19 treatments, if you're going into hospital, or if you work within the NHS or adult social care.

It can be difficult to know when to take a test, since there isn't any official government guidance about it anymore.You should always take into account your symptoms, who you've had contact with, and if you'll be seeing anyone vulnerable if you're thinking about taking a test.