Testing is being further aligned with how other common respiratory infections are managed due to the COVID vaccination programme's success, more therapeutic treatment access and high immunity levels in the population, said government scientists.
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The UK Health Security Agency said the aim was to"ensure testing continues to focus on those at highest risk, enables appropriate clinical treatment and supports the management of outbreaks in high-risk settings including health and social care".
"This means we are now able to further bring our testing programmes in line with management of other viral infections whilst still maintaining focus on those at highest risk to protect them from the virus. "COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses haven't gone away and simple actions, like washing your hands and staying at home and avoiding vulnerable people when unwell, can make a big difference. For those at highest risk of severe illness, the spring booster programme also provides an opportunity to keep immunity topped up."
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