- Some Bay Area hospitals return COVID tests results within an hour. Here’s why it’s not more common
- Some Bay Area hospitals return COVID tests results within an hour. Here’s why it’s not more common Looking for: Testing for COVID FAQs | Blue Shield of CA. Click here to ENTER In the face of the surge in Omicron cases the Government changed the rules so some people won't have to wait for a follow up PCR test, after getting a positive lateral flow. Those testing positive on a lateral flow are now required to isolate for five full days, and can leave quarantine on day six after negative tests on day five and six. If you've got symptoms of the virus, you can get a test and there are 12 other reasons that you can still access a follow up PCR. The NHS says you can get a free PCR test if you have a new persistent cough , a high temperature or a loss of taste or smell. You can also do a lateral flow test at home which takes just 30 minutes and due to Omicron cases being high across the UK, people are urged to just take these. While Omicron cases remain high, they are f...
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