Last day of free lateral flow tests in England

Despite increasing coronavirus cases and hospitalisations, today marks the last day you can access lateral flow tests for free in England. The change comes amidst a surge in cases, with approximately 1 in every 16 people in England and Wales having the virus, 1 in every 11 in Scotland and 1 in every 17 in Northern Ireland. Today’s Mishal Husain spoke to Dame Jenny Harries, chief executive of the UK’s Health Security Agency on the programme. (Image Credit: Press Association)