Research indicates a new variant of COVID, known as EG.5.1, has started to spread in the UK and is already responsible for one in seven cases and an increase in hospitalistations. According to the director of the World Health Organization (WHO), although vaccines leave us better protected, we shouldn’t make the mistake of letting our guard down.
As the majority of people in England & Scotland can no longer access free PCR or lateral flow tests, 2San, a global supplier of high-quality innovative healthcare products and solutions, joined forces with Well Pharmacy this Summer to bring a variety of self-diagnostic tests to people across the UK. This includes the FlowFlex COVID-19 Lateral Flow Test Kit, an antigen rapid test which delivers fast results to show if a person is carrying the COVID-19 virus.
Features include:
- Easy visual interpretation
- Easy nasal specimen collection
- High accuracy (98.8%)
- Results in 15 minutes
Currently available in 750 Well Pharmacy stores and online, the test is available for £8.49 for a box of five tests, which gives people quick and affordable access to rapid self-tests.
The guidance from the WHO if you develop symptoms is to test and, if you test positive, self-isolate until you recover. By having the tests available not only in store but online, those who want to test can order and have tests shipping using Well Pharmacy’s Express/Royal Mail 24hr shipping option for ease and peace of mind.
