Covid-19 vaccinations
Covid-19 testing
A COVID-19 rapid lateral flow is a test you do yourself to check for COVID-19. They are available for free on the NHS to people who are eligible for COVID-19 treatment.
If you want to get tested, but you’re not eligible for COVID-19 treatment, you’ll need to pay for the test yourself.
You can buy COVID-19 rapid lateral flow tests from some pharmacies and retailers. Further info below:
What to do if I get coronavirus?
Try to stay at home and avoid contact with other people if you or your child have symptoms and either:
- have a high temperature
- do not feel well enough to go to work, school, childcare, or do your normal activities
You can go back to your normal activities when you feel better or do not have a high temperature.
If your child has mild symptoms such as a runny nose, sore throat or mild cough, and they feel well enough, they can go to school or childcare.
Treatments for Coronavirus
The treatments available for people at the highest risk of becoming seriously ill from COVID-19 are:
- nirmatrelvir plus ritonavir (Paxlovid)
- sotrovimab (Xevudy)
- molnupiravir (Lagevrio)
Nirmatrelvir plus ritonavir, and molnupiravir are antiviral medicines.
When being assessed for treatment, a doctor will advise which treatment is most suitable for you.
Some treatments come as capsules or tablets that you swallow. Others are given to you through a drip in your arm (infusion), usually in a hospital or local health centre.
These treatments can help some people manage their COVID-19 symptoms and reduce the risk of becoming seriously ill.