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Vaccine bus stops in Rossendale 

Published on June 24, 2022 at 9:00 am

The covid vaccination bus is coming back to Rossendale at the beginning of July making it easier for residents to start or complete their covid vaccinations. 

The bus will be at the following locations 

  1. Friday 1 July, Haslingden John Street car park 
  2. Wednesday 6 July, Bacup Irwell Terrace 
  3. Thursday 7 July, Rawtenstall Town Square

Vaccinations will be available between 10.00 -16.00. 

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Confirmatory PCR tests to be temporarily suspended for positive lateral flow test results

Published on January 5, 2022 at 1:55 pm

issued 5.1.22

  • Confirmatory PCR tests following a positive lateral flow test result to be temporarily suspended
  • COVID-19 prevalence is high which means the chances of a false positive from a positive LFD result are very low
  • This approach reflects evidence on the very high accuracy of LFD testing
  • Anyone who develops COVID-19 symptoms should continue to take a PCR test

From 11th January in England, people who receive positive lateral flow results for COVID-19 will be required to self-isolate immediately and won’t be required to take a confirmatory PCR test.

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