Testing

Millions to miss out on Covid booster as NHS slashes eligibility

Typhoon pilot Flight Lieutenant Matt Brighty ahead of his appearance at Blackpool Airshow 2023

Typhoon pilot reveals secrets of the skies ahead of Blackpool Airshow

Diagnoses for gonorrhoea and syphilis hit record highs in 2022 in new findings from the UK Health Security Agency.

Gonorrhoea and syphilis hit record levels in 2022

Two poultry workers in England have tested positive for bird flu, although there are no signs of human-to-human transmission, the UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) has said.

Two poultry workers infected with bird flu, UK officials confirm

Covid rate infections.
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Routine Covid testing to end for some as part of test shake-up

Kirkwall, Orkney islands

Orkney islands linked to gene mutation which increases cancer risk

Matt Hancock

Matt Hancock appears to reject expert advice in leaked messages

The new pill ‘stuns’ sperm, making them unable to swim to an egg.

New male contraceptive pill have been proving successful in labs

Lexus hints at personalised sports EV with ‘manual’ gearbox

Lateral flow home test kits are currently unavailable on the government website. (Pic: Shutterstock)

Lateral flow test shortage on same day people queue for Covid booster jab

Migrants crossing the channel

Letters - Thursday, December 2, 2021

Covid: NHS Test and Trace an ‘eye-watering’ waste of taxpayers’ money after £37 billion funding, report says
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NHS Test and Trace an ‘eye-watering’ waste of taxpayers’ money after £37 billion...

PCR tests are required for all travellers returning to the UK from green and amber list countries (Photo: Getty Images)

Cost of Covid PCR tests for travel to be investigated over ‘rip-off’ prices

New research suggests daily testing in secondary schools can cut Covid-related illnesses by 39 per cent (Photo: Getty Images)

Daily Covid testing ‘just as effective’ in controlling transmission as self isol...

Testing and quarantine requirements have been introduced by several countries for UK tourists (Photo: Getty Images)

Tough new travel restrictions set out for UK tourists as Delta Covid cases surge

Blackpool football fans are being urged to get a Covid test before they head to watch the matches from Euro 2020

Council sends 'get tested' message to Fylde coast footie fans ahead of the Engla...
Fylde coast football fans are being urged to stay Covid-safe before heading out to watch Euro 2020.

Thornton's YMCA Leisure Centre has been set up as a Covid lateral flow testing site for symptom-free workers.

Wyre Council extends Covid test centre times for workers

Lateral flow Covid testing has been set up by Wyre Council at Thornton Leisure Centre to encourage symptom-free workers to have regular tests for the virus.

Rapid Covid testing set up in Thornton for Wyre symptom-free workers

Primary school teachers to self-test for Covid from next week - with plans for p...

Care home staff in England will get rapid result Covid tests to protect against ...

People need to book for a test at the new facility

New walk-through coronavirus testing facility opens in Lancashire

The Covid testing centre at Fairhaven Road car park, St Annes.

New walk-through coronavirus testing facility opens in Fylde

A testing unit will be set up at Fleetwood's Albert Street car park from next week

New drive-through Covid tests at Fleetwood site from next week

The coronavirus testing site at South Car Park, Yeadon Way, in Blackpool. Photos by Dan Martino

Take a look at the new Blackpool coronavirus testing site

The facility has opened at South Car Park off Yeadon Way

Walk-through Covid-19 test facility opens in Blackpool

The Prime Minister said the government was "working hard" to increase testing capacity to half a million.

Boris Johnson pledges 500,000 coronavirus tests per day by end of October

Testing has been rolled out at some major US cities (Getty Images)

Could testing people for coronavirus at UK airports replace quarantine?

Everything you need to know about the new test for coronavirus (Photo: Shutterstock)

A new coronavirus saliva test is being trialled in the UK - here’s how it works

The new testing facility will be located at Blackpool and the Fylde College's Bispham Campus on Ashfield Road. (Credit: Google)

Temporary testing facility for Covid-19 returns to Blackpool and The Fylde Colle...

The new testing facility will be locatedat Blackpool and the Fylde College'sBispham Campus on Ashfield Road. (Credit: Google)

Temporary testing facility for Covid-19 to open in Blackpool and The Fylde Colle...

Coronavirus cases could re-surge as lockdown lifts - here's why

Drive-through coronavirus testing is now available for essential key workers in Lancashire. Picture: Getty

Coronavirus testing now available for essential key workers in Lancashire

Key workers and families can now get a free coronavirus test - here’s who is eli...

Matt Hancock said he is "determined to ensure that everyone who needs a coronavirus test should be able to have access to one." (Credit: PA)

Government to extend testing for coronavirus to more frontline workers

Some people can have the virus without displaying any of the symptoms (Photo: Shutterstock)

Can I have coronavirus without any symptoms? How to protect yourself and others ...

Testing can help inform decisions on whether to tighten or relax social distancing measures (Photo: Shutterstock)

UK Government is targeting 100,000 coronavirus test per day announcing a five-po...

When does coronavirus require a hospital visit? And tips on managing the infecti...

The Chlamydia Screening Team Anji Stokes, left, Evie Dale-Beaumont and Jaqui Dewar.

Festive launch for sexual health campaign