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Shares Schools are currently in a state of limbo in how lateral flow testing will be implemented within schools. The idea, in principle, is to reduce Covid-19 infection rates, but there does seem to be flaws in how well it will work and the problems it will create for a school. Lateral flow testing can provide a result in less than an hour, as they don’t required a sample to be sent away to a laboratory. On the 15 December 2020, the Government said from January, all secondary schools will have access to lateral flow testing: Statement from the Government: Students will be eligible for daily...

‘Tier 4 has left me stranded in university accommodation for Christmas’ When Boris Johnson announced the new rules surrounding Christmas, 21-year-old student Zach Starr was forced to make a tough decision Zach Starr is remaining in his student home over the festive season Credit: Tony Buckingham Christmas at my family home in Kent is usually a fairly hectic occasion; my two parents, four siblings, two nieces, and one nephew try our best to crowd around the dinner table for a turkey lunch before trooping into the living room to watch our festive favourite, Home Alone. But none of that wil...

Areas of Liverpool with the highest number of confirmed Covid-19 cases as numbers keep rising Latest breakdown shows how and where the virus is rising in the city Updated Latest breakdown shows how and where the virus is rising in the city On what could be a massive day for Liverpool - sign up for the Liverpool Echo newsletter so you don't miss the big storiesInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or s...

Four sites were opened in Dewsbury, Ravensthorpe, Batley and Huddersfield at noon on Friday. John Hodgson, 63, had waited for over an hour to make sure he was first in line at The Walsh Building, next to Dewsbury Town Hall. He was quickly followed by a steady stream of individuals and couples all ready to do their bit to help stem the rise of infections. About 40 people in the queue for the opening of the rapid covid testing centre John, of Dewsbury, said: “I live by myself and I want this for peace of mind. Everybody should get tested. It’s better for the town.”

PUPILS at Furness Academy are being encouraged to sign up to voluntary Covid-19 testing in January to help stop the virus from spreading. Headteacher Simon Lahheney wrote to parents to say the start of the school term would be delayed by on site voluntary coronavirus testing for pupils In a letter addressed to parents, Mr Laheney said students will be asked to work remotely at the begining of term before opting to undergo a Covid-19 test. Those pupils who test negative will then be able to return to school on Thursday January 7. While those who test positive will be expected to se...