Asymptomatic individuals who test positive on a lateral flow test (LFT) no longer need to confirm the result using a PCR test before commencing their seven-day self-isolation period, the UK government have announced.
The change will take effect in England from 11 January 2022 and across the rest of the UK in a few days following this. Under the current rules, those who are asymptomatic and test positive are required to seek a PCR confirming their infection and should only begin isolating once that test has returned with a positive result…
