Coronavirus (COVID-19): getting tested

Posted on June 2nd, 2020

Guidance on coronavirus testing, including who is eligible for a test and how to get tested.

Who can be tested
The following groups of people can ask for a test through the NHS website:

• anyone in England and Wales who has symptoms of coronavirus, whatever their age
• anyone in Scotland and Northern Ireland aged over 5 who has symptoms of coronavirus

The following groups of people can access priority testing through GOV.UK:

• essential workers in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
• anyone in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland over 5 years old who has symptoms of coronavirus and lives with an essential worker
• children under 5 years old in England and Wales who have symptoms of coronavirus and live with an essential worker (this test must be performed by a parent or guardian)

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-getting-tested

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