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Coronavirus Testing and Treatments

 

 

From January 2022 in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, the general advice is that people who test positive on a lateral flow device (LFD) should assume they have Covid-19 and self-isolate immediately. They will not be required to take a PCR test to confirm that they have Covid-19. This temporary measure is to ensure that those who need PCR tests can access them while Covid-19 rates are high.

 

You should take lateral flow tests if you do not have COVID-19 symptoms. People with symptoms of Covid-19, including headache, sore throat, high temperature, a new continuous cough, or a loss or change in their sense of taste or smell, should continue to get a PCR test and self-isolate while waiting for their test result as usual.

 

Check your symptoms here – https://gov.wales/check-your-symptoms-see-if-you-need-coronavirus-medical-help

 


What do you need to know about coronavirus testing?

The kidney Charities Together Group have provided an update on treatment options for kidney patients with Covid19. This document includes guidance on when to get a PCR test, what to do if you have a positive PCR test result and other helpful links and resources available in Wales and across the UK.

 

Please click here to read the full Kidney Charities Together document

 

 

Join our live Q&A update on the latest COVID-19 treatments including neutralising monoclonal antibodies, with Dr Mike Stephens

 

Late in 2021 we learned that there would be new treatments available to those most vulnerable to COVID-19 as an addition to vaccinations and with the news of the Neutralising Monoclonal Antibody treatments (nMAb) we understand our community will have questions and concerns.

 

You will need to join our Kidney Wales Community Facebook Group to watch live. We’re grateful to have Dr Mike Stephens, Consultant Transplant Surgeon and Kidney Wales trustee on board to answer your questions and offer his expertise.

You can submit your questions prior to the live session here
Please submit your question by 10pm Sunday 23rd.