Covid in Wales: What is a lateral flow test and when do I use one?

Lateral flow tests are becoming an increasingly common part of life in Wales as we move out of lockdown.

They are being used in workplaces and at events to check if people have Covid-19 even if they show no symptoms.

Also known as LFTs, they are one of the tools being used, along with vaccinations, as a way of getting back to normality.

According to the Welsh government, about one in three people with Covid are asymptomatic, which can lead to the virus spreading if it is not detected.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-57651597