The UK is experiencing a sharp rise in positive cases of Covid-19. The most recent stats published for the week ending September 21 show 6,831 people had tested positive for the virus that week - up from 3,533 for the week ending August 21, 2022, according to the UK Health Security Agency.
Dr Mary Ramsay, director of the public health programmes at the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), said it was "clear now that we are seeing an increase" in levels of Covid-19, though deputy director for the Covid-19 infection survey at the ONS, Sarah Crofts, says it is currently "too early" to identify whether we are in the start of a new wave of the virus.
Nevertheless, as rates have picked back up again, more and more people are looking to purchase lateral flow tests so they can isolate themselves if positive and help keep loved ones, especially those who are vulnerable, safe this autumn.
