Testing

Millions to miss out on Covid booster as NHS slashes eligibility

Diagnoses for gonorrhoea and syphilis hit record highs in 2022 in new findings from the UK Health Security Agency.

Gonorrhoea and syphilis hit record levels in 2022

Two poultry workers in England have tested positive for bird flu, although there are no signs of human-to-human transmission, the UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) has said.

Two poultry workers infected with bird flu, UK officials confirm

Covid rate infections.
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Routine Covid testing to end for some as part of test shake-up

Kirkwall, Orkney islands

Orkney islands linked to gene mutation which increases cancer risk

Matt Hancock

Matt Hancock appears to reject expert advice in leaked messages

The new pill ‘stuns’ sperm, making them unable to swim to an egg.

New male contraceptive pill have been proving successful in labs

The completion of the tram track marks the end of all of all main infrastructure work on the Trams to Newhaven project

'Landmark moment' as final piece of tram track is laid

Lexus hints at personalised sports EV with ‘manual’ gearbox

Lateral flow home test kits are currently unavailable on the government website. (Pic: Shutterstock)

Lateral flow test shortage on same day people queue for Covid booster jab

Covid: NHS Test and Trace an ‘eye-watering’ waste of taxpayers’ money after £37 billion funding, report says
(Photo illustration by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

NHS Test and Trace an ‘eye-watering’ waste of taxpayers’ money after £37 billion...

Headteachers are urging pupils to take Covid tests this week

Pupils urged to test for Covid ahead of return to school

PCR tests are required for all travellers returning to the UK from green and amber list countries (Photo: Getty Images)

Cost of Covid PCR tests for travel to be investigated over ‘rip-off’ prices

New research suggests daily testing in secondary schools can cut Covid-related illnesses by 39 per cent (Photo: Getty Images)

Daily Covid testing ‘just as effective’ in controlling transmission as self isol...

Testing and quarantine requirements have been introduced by several countries for UK tourists (Photo: Getty Images)

Tough new travel restrictions set out for UK tourists as Delta Covid cases surge

Streets devoid of customers and orders to close have left many businesses that are the lifeblood of Edinburgh's economy in desperate need of government help during the Covid lockdowns, says Ian Murray (Picture: Mark Scates/SNS Group)

Why is SNP holding back billions that could help businesses now? – Ian Murray
Ever since the start of the pandemic, anxious businesses across the capital have been in touch with me about the emergency financial support on offer.

Travellers coming to Scotland will need to show proof of a negative test from Friday, Nicola Sturgeon has said.

Travellers to Scotland will need negative Covid test

Longer hours call: Council leader Adam McVey

Council chief calls for Edinburgh restaurants to be allowed longer hours

The new walk-in centre has opened at Leith Library

Walk-in coronavirus testing centre opens in Leith

US cities have begun adopting testing for arrivals (Getty Images)

Could coronavirus testing at the UK border replace quarantine?

Anyone who has suspected coronavirus symptoms is eligible for test

How to book a coronavirus test in Scotland - and when to get tested

New study shows that one-in-five people infected with virus showed no symptoms

One-in-five infected with virus showed no symptoms

Medical staff transfer a patient along a corridor. Picture: Hannah McKay/AFP via Getty Images

Scotland coronavirus death rate third worst in the world

The Scottish Government's test, trace and isolate programme - labelled Test and Protect - will go live from Thursday. (Photo by Fraser Bremner-Pool/Getty Images)

Coronavirus 'Test and Protect' programme launched today - how it will work

Coronavirus cases could re-surge as lockdown lifts - here's why

Survey shows 83% of doctors haven't been tested for Covid-19

Survey shows 83% of doctors not tested for Covid-19

A new drive-through coronavirus testing centre has opened in Livingston.

Drive-through coronavirus testing centre opens in Livingston
A new drive-through coronavirus testing centre has opened in Livingston frontline NHS staff and carers.

Some people can have the virus without displaying any of the symptoms (Photo: Shutterstock)

Can coronavirus be asymptomatic?

Testing can help inform decisions on whether to tighten or relax social distancing measures (Photo: Shutterstock)

Why is the government targeting 100,000 tests a day?

When does coronavirus require a hospital visit? And tips on managing the infecti...