Changes to Covid-19 Self-Isolation and Testing

Covid-19 Guidelines - Liver bird

Self-isolation remains 10 days, but in some circumstances it is possible to shorten the isolation period if two successive negative rapid lateral flow tests (LFTs) are taken. From today, Monday 17 January, if no high temperature is present, people can start testing with LFTs from day five. Two successive negative test results, taken 24 hours … Read more

Thousands thanked for getting tested during festive period

Liverpool City Council has thanked people for getting tested over the festive period. Figures show that from Monday 7 until Tuesday 29 December, 76,789 people took part in Liverpool’s SMART Testing programme which is aimed at asymptomatic people who may be carrying the virus unknowingly. The city’s Acting Mayor Councillor Wendy Simon and Matt Ashton, … Read more

SMART testing proves to be a big hit in the city centre

Christmas shoppers are managing to pick up not only last minute presents, but also a free Covid-19 test when they’re out and about in Liverpool city centre. The opening of two new testing sites by Liverpool City Council, have proven to be incredibly popular, and crucially they have also helped to reach a key age … Read more