Families with children in school or college to get free Covid tests under reopening plans

By Claire Schofield
Published 1st Mar 2021, 10:06 BST
Updated 1st Mar 2021, 10:06 BST
The tests will be available to families and children from 1 March (Photo: Getty Images)The tests will be available to families and children from 1 March (Photo: Getty Images)
The tests will be available to families and children from 1 March (Photo: Getty Images)

Families with children in school or college will be able to get tested for Covid-19 twice a week from home, the government has said.

The free tests will be provided to pupils’ households, as well as those in their childcare or support bubbles, regardless of whether or not they have any symptoms.

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