Lateral flow tests are being sold for profit online as pharmacies across the country run out of the Covid-19 testing kits.
13.12.2021 - 14:37 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Lateral flow home test kits are unavailable on the UK Government website, as people wait to book a coronavirus vaccine.
The Government website on Monday said "there are no more home tests available".
It advised people to "try again later" or to book a test site appointment instead.
One person said on Twitter: "Tried to order a lateral flow test kit and the NHS site says they have no more! What's going on!"
However, there appeared to be no problems with the availability of PCR home test kits.
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Lateral flow tests are being sold for profit online as pharmacies across the country run out of the Covid-19 testing kits.
We have all had to get used to taking regular lateral flow tests in recent weeks.
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