Businesses of all sizes in England are now able to sign up to the government’s free COVID-19 workplace testing programme. The scheme will be free until the end of June and is advised for all businesses who have employees who can’t work from home.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said:
“Regular workplace testing is a vital part of our route back to normal life, which is why I’m very pleased that we’re now expanding our offer of free workplace testing to businesses of all sizes, including SMEs.
These rapid tests will allows positive cases of Covid-19 to be caught quickly, which is crucial in helping businesses protect their workplaces and employees as we cautiously lift restrictions.
I urge all businesses to register their interest in the programme before 31 March to help break chains of transmission and keep people safe.”
All local authorities in England are now offering rapid lateral flow testing for small businesses if they can’t offer rapid workplace testing. Businesses can find their local test site online.
