Article 5XMRD Free Covid tests to end for most people in England on Friday

Free Covid tests to end for most people in England on Friday

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Nicola Davis Science correspondent
from World news | The Guardian on (#5XMRD)

From 1 April most people will have pay for a test even if they have symptoms, ministers confirm

Free Covid testing will end for most people in England from Friday, ministers have confirmed, meaning most people who want to know if they are infected will have to pay for a test, whether they have symptoms or not.

The health secretary, Sajid Javid, also said that free parking for NHS staff working in hospitals in England will come to an end on Friday.

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