The Government risks “wasting a huge amount of money” on coronavirus testing unless more support is given to people to self-isolate, a scientific adviser has said.
Professor Stephen Reicher, from the University of St Andrews and a member of the Scientific Pandemic Insights Group on Behaviours (Spi-B), which advises ministers, said more financial and practical support is needed.
People in England can have two rapid coronavirus tests per week from Friday, which can produce results in around half an hour.
The lateral flow kits are available free of charge at approved testing sites, pharmacies and by post.
Health ministers have said the tests will help spot any outbreaks as lockdown restrictions ease, and could help track the emergence of variants.
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