How to get a Covid test
Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Recommended Your ultimate guide to the latest UK coronavirus rules Since 16 March the World Health Organisation has been telling countries with Covid-19 to “test, test, test” for the virus. On the eighth day of having symptoms, you must use a test centre as home kits will take too long to process. If you are getting a test because you have symptoms, you and all the people you live with muse self-isolate until you get the results of the test. The free coronavirus test involves taking a swab of the nose and back of the throat – this can be done by the person themselves or by someone else.
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