Advice for Peterborough residents after changes to lateral flow test collections introduced

Residents are being reminded that there have been changes made to lateral test flow collections from pharmacies.
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RUnder the changes, made yesterday, people collecting a test from a pharmacy will be asked to register for a 16-digit collect code via gov.uk/get-collect-code or 119 prior to making a collection. This will then be recorded by the pharmacy.

However, Peterborough City Council is advising residents that if they do not wish to register for a code, new government guidance states that their pharmacist should still provide them with the required test kits and record this as an anonymous collection.

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Cllr Irene Walsh, cabinet member for integrated adult social care, health and public health, said: “Regular testing is crucial to keep down the spread of Covid and prevent serious illness and hospitalisations.

“For that reason we don’t want anyone to be put off going for a test, so if you do not feel confident registering for a collection then remember it is not mandatory.

“You can also order tests to your home, or visit one of our many rapid testing sites. Further information can be found at: https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/residents/coronavirus/coronavirus-covid-19-rapid-community-testing.”