That's why anyone can now access free rapid COVID tests (also known as lateral flow tests) to take from the comfort of their very own home.

COVID testing is now available to everyone - irregardless of symptoms. Millions of people can order a twice-weekly rapid lateral flow test. What are the risks and benefits of doing so?

With new COVID cases on the rise, taking an easy-to-get rapid test can give you quick results. Most of the time, though, a test after 3 to 5 days of symptoms gets a reliable result.

While the at-home testing game plan hasn’t changed too much since rapid tests became available, there are a few differences to be aware of—like when to test, how to space out the ones you take ...

At-home COVID-19 tests have become commonplace for many households, but knowing when exactly to take a rapid test — or when to throw old ones out — isn't always straightforward. Here's what ...

Experts discuss what it might mean if you get a faint line on a home COVID-19 test, when to take another test and what precautions to take.

The recent outbreak of the omicron variant has many people running for store for an over-the-counter rapid test. But simply taking it once isn't enough to tell if you have contracted COVID-19 ...

As Omicron continues to spread in the UK, here’s when you should take a rapid Covid test – and why taking a lateral flow test before socialising matters.

Rapid lateral flow tests are being made widely available for people across the UK to do at home. The tests are designed to be done twice a week and give results in 30 minutes.

Rapid tests work to detect omicron and its subvariants but timing is tricky. If you have COVID-19 symptoms, such as fever, cough, congestion or a sore throat, test yourself immediately but know ...

Pebanco said you should repeat a rapid test a few days later if you get a negative result and have COVID symptoms or were in close contact with someone who tested positive. Meanwhile, take ...