Boy told to self-isolate by NHS after no Covid-19 home test available in South Ayrshire

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Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterA 10-year-old asthmatic boy with Covid-19 symptoms has been denied a test because he had no transport to the Prestwick drive-in centre.There were also no home testing kits available to the child who had a temperature of 38.5C and tightness in his chest.The youngster from Ayr was advised to get a test by NHS 24.His single mum who does not drive had no way of getting to Prestwick.And walking wasn't an option as the service is for people arriving by car only.

The family were told by an NHS advice service their only choice is to isolate until September 22.The mother-of-three said: “Every mum wants their children to be safe and feel reassured there.