Lateral flow tests will remain free for now, but routine contact tracing is to be phased out.
PCR testing will not be available to the majority of symptomatic people, but will be available for people for whom it is recommended for clinical reasons
People with symptoms will be advised to use LFTs and this advice will remain in place up until the end of June, with constant review Testing for people without symptoms in special schools will continue after Easter and will be kept under review, possbily continuing until the end of June Chief medical officer Sir Michael McBride said the rules were aimed at protecting the most vulnerable and urged people in that category to stay aware of the rules.
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