Residents of Hampshire can get twice-weekly rapid Covid testing. Everyone in England will now be able to access twice-weekly rapid Covid testing at home. The tests, for people without Covid symptoms, are designed to prevent Covid outbreaks, by alerting people to the fact they have the virus before symptoms start. It had previously been reserved for those who need need to leave home for work and education, but after schools went back in March, the scheme has now rolled out to everyone in England. The lateral flow tests sees patients take a swab of their nose and throat, and then place the swab in a solution.