Strep A tests launching in Tesco and pharmacies to help combat winter shortages

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At-home testing kit firm Newfoundland Diagnostics is launching a range of Strep A tests in Tesco and pharmacy stores nationwide to help head off shortages that caused chaos amid an outbreak last winter. We saw first-hand the devastating affect Strep A had on our community last year, so we wanted to make sure we could be part of solving the problem for any outbreaks coming up to winter 2023 Frederick Manduca, co-founder of Newfoundland Diagnostics Infections caused by Strep A, or Group A Streptococcus, include the skin infection impetigo, scarlet fever and strep throat. Frederick Manduca, co-founder of Newfoundland, said: “We saw first-hand the devastating affect Strep A had on our community last year, so we wanted to make sure we could be part of solving the problem for any outbreaks coming up to winter 2023. “We are confident that we have more than enough to supply to ensure people across the UK can access affordable at-home Strep A rapid tests easily.” The test kits are available online at Tesco and in its stores nationwide, as well as with independent pharmacies, Boots counters and in Superdrug.