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Lateral flow tests will remain free on the Island until further notice.
That's according to the government, who says the Council of Ministers has agreed to extend the availability of the tests.
It's while the impact of the current Covid spike is monitored.
According to this week's public health report the Island's Covid reproduction rate (or R Number) has jumped to 5.15, up from 4.67 the previous week.
You can collect LFT's from most pharmacies or order them online via the government website.