Take a Covid Test before you go to Christmas shops: The government has issued new guidance to conduct a lateral flow test in order to avoid a fourth wave of this winter’s flooding.

  • Before going to high-risk places, first time Britons are required to pass a test
  • The new guidance includes indoor venues such as sports events.
  • Cabinet Office guidelines warned indoor places pose a greater risk
  • Before, Britons were asked to pass a test if they found themselves in crowded places. 










In order to avoid a fourth wave, the government has updated its advice and recommends that you take a lateralflow test before going to any crowded places.

The first time Britons were asked to complete a test in order to be allowed to go to high-risk areas, such as busy shopping malls and towns centres.

People in England used to have to pass two screenings per week, either before or after meeting with vulnerable people or visiting high-risk places.

According to the i newspaper, this new guidance covers indoor venues such as sports events or music concerts.

Cabinet Office guidelines also stated that people who live in busy places indoors are at greater risk for passing on Covid-19.

It is the first time Britons have been asked to take a test before going to highrisk settings - which could include busy shops and town centres. Pictured, Bond Street in London

The first time Britons were asked to complete a test in order to be allowed to go to high-risk areas, such as busy shopping malls and towns centres. Photographed: Bond Street, London

This statement reads: “You may want to do a rapid side flow test, if there is a high probability that you will have a severe reaction that day. 

“This means that you should not spend time in enclosed or crowded spaces before visiting someone who is at greater risk for severe illness, such as those with Covid-19.

Scientists and ministers have claimed that the UK is immune to other types of infection due to its high use of boosters.

Because the Delta variant was also introduced to the UK earlier than the rest of Europe in 2011, there are higher rates of immunity.

Experts claim Plan B (which includes mandatory face masks, and the ability to work from home) will not be required.

In the meantime, under-40s will have access to the booster shot in a matter of weeks. 

The Government spokesperson stated that a rapid lateral flow testing is free and will ensure you’re not infected with Covid-19.

Experts say Plan B, which includes measures including mandatory face masks and working from home, will not be needed (file image)

Experts claim Plan B (which includes mandatory face masks, and the ability to work from home) will be unnecessary.

Ministers and scientists have argued the UK is protected from another way of infections because of a high take up of boosters. Pictured, Boris Johnson

Scientists and ministers have claimed that the UK is immune to other types of infection because it has a large number of boosters. Boris Johnson

“It is vital that you continue getting vaccinated, and to keep your space ventilated indoors when people are meeting.

Covid-19 infection affects only one in three individuals. However, symptoms are not common in the majority of people. A lateral flow test can help them avoid making other people unwell.

A poll found that nearly half of UK adults favor an indefinite lockdown to prevent unvaccinated persons.  

Nearly 45 percent of respondents said that they want permanent restrictions to their movement in the Savanta ComRes survey.

Savanta ComRes interviewed 2184 adults from the UK between 19-21 November.  

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