At-home testing kit firm Newfoundland Diagnostics is launching a range of Strep A tests in Tesco and pharmacy stores nationwide to help head off shortages that caused chaos amid an outbreak last winter.
UK-based Newfoundland said it has secured supplies from manufacturers in Switzerland for up to a million tests, which it estimates is enough for around 30% of the nation’s requirements, or 90% of the at-home testing market. Infections caused by Strep A, or Group A Streptococcus , include the skin infection impetigo, scarlet fever and strep throat.
Unprecedented demand also led to price gouging for Strep A rapid tests, with some pharmacies said to have been charging close to £20 per pack. “We are confident that we have more than enough to supply to ensure people across the UK can access affordable at-home Strep A rapid tests easily.”The test kits are available online at Tesco and in its stores nationwide, as well as with independent pharmacies, Boots counters and in Superdrug.The rapid tests are done through a throat swap, providing results within five minutes, with 97.9% accuracy.
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