Coronavirus (COVID-19) testing in adult care homes, DHSC (updated 7th July 2021)

How to access test kits and step-by-step guides on how to use PCR and rapid lateral flow test kits for regular and outbreak testing of residents, staff and visiting professionals. 7 July 2021 Updated ' Care home COVID-19 testing guidance for regular and outbreak testing of staff and residents ' and ' COVID-19 testing schedule for a suspected or confirmed outbreak in a care home ' to reflect that policy for responding to the Delta variant (first identified in India) in care homes has now changed. As has been the case for the Alpha variant (first identified in Kent) cases since May 2021, for outbreaks involving the Delta variant, end of outbreak testing can now be undertaken 14 days (previously 28) after the most recent positive case. All positive cases should be treated as the Delta variant, unless proven otherwise. 29 June 2021 Updated ' Care home COVID-19 testing guidance for regular and outbreak testing of staff and residents ' to reflect Scotland moving to 119.
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