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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Holly Williams

INSANE: Strep a tests launching in tesco and pharmacies to help combat winter shortages | Rare Historical Photos

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.

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