Coronavirus case numbers have risen to record highs over the last few weeks due to the Omicron variant. In a bid to stop the spread, people have been asked to take lateral flow tests before socialising with friends and families during the festive period and beyond.
Looking out for symptoms is often now enough due to the milder disease caused by Omicron in many cases. Through frequent testing - both PCR and rapid lateral flow tests - the country can keep track of Covid cases in households and communities.
But what are the differences between tests, when should you test yourself with a lateral flow test and when should you book a PCR test?
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