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Written question asked by Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 15 July 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 July 2021. It was answered by Jo Churchill (Conservative) on Wednesday, 21 July 2021 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Coronavirus: Screening

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the list of covid-19 symptoms that make individuals eligible for a PCR test will be updated to take into account symptoms of the delta variant of that virus.

Answer

Experts keep the symptoms under review as our understanding of the virus develops. We are assessing the data from the COVID Symptom Study, in addition to other surveillance studies and will update our guidance if necessary.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
34037
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Screening Coronavirus
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk