6.2K views · 83 reactions | Around one in three people with #COVID19 do not have symptoms. Watch to find out how lateral flow tests help find these cases quickly and prevent more people from becoming infected  More information: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/understanding-lateral-flow-antigen-testing-for-people-without-symptoms | Department of Health and Social Care - DHSC | Facebook

Coronavirus lateral flow tests are free and provide a quick result within 30 minutes. But how do you do one? https://bbc.in/3bwzVVr | BBC News

13K views · 69 reactions | Everyone in England can now take two Covid-19 tests a week. Here's how to use a rapid lateral flow test | The National | Facebook

92K views · 172 reactions | Experts have warned that those with a negative result on a LFT may still have the virus | Stoke-on-Trent Live | Facebook

Our Lateral Flow Test kits, which should be used at home or as part of workplace testing, are designed to be used up the nostrils using a swab. We are aware of some messaging which suggests people should self-swab their throat in addition to their nostrils when taking a test. The current view remains that you should use LFT kits as described in the instructions, which is to self-swab your nostrils only. When used this way, LFTs are very effective in detecting COVID infection. This follows the DH