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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Robin McKie

Lateral flow tests being prepared for UK outbreaks of avian flu

People are being warned to be careful when in contact with wild birds.
People are being warned to be careful when in contact with wild birds. Photograph: Maureen McLean/REX/Shutterstock

British health officials are preparing plans to deploy lateral flow tests if signs emerge that avian flu has begun to spread from one person to another.

The programme would provide rapid information about the dangers posed by the disease.

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