Twelve types of people can get free NHS Covid tests as cases rise in UK

Twelve types of people can get free NHS Covid tests as cases rise in UK View 2 Images

The latest surveillance data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has revealed that Covid prevalence is at a medium but rising level across the nation. The most prevalent variants in the UK at present are various XFG and NB lineages - with two of the most dominant being Stratus (XFG) and Nimbus (NB. 1.8.1).

Signs of the Stratus variant include a persistent dry cough, hoarse or raspy voice, fatigue, headaches, congestion, sore throat, and digestive issues. Signs of the Nimbus variant include "razor blade" sore throat, digestive problems, general fatigue, a mild cough, muscle aches, and a fever, reports the Mirror .

Since Covid is now regarded as an endemic respiratory virus, the emphasis is