It's still possible to order a free box of lateral flow device (LFD) tests in Wales, despite the Welsh Government's announcement that the service would be withdrawn at the end of July. The tests were made free until July 31 following a spike in Covid cases and the rise of the BA.4 and BA.5 sub-variants.
When the extension of free testing was announced on June 24, an estimated one in 45 people in Wales had Covid. At the point when the end of free testing was announced on July 29, the figure had risen to one in 19 - but was estimated to be past its peak.
But even though yesterday was supposed to be the final day of free tests being available, the GOV.UK website still allows you to order tests for free, without stating that you have symptoms, if you enter a Welsh address. The Welsh Government website says you can order free tests only if you are eligible for Covid treatments, going to visit somebody who is eligible for them, or if a GP or healthcare professional asks you to take a test. You can get more health news and other story updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletters here.
