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Posted on 11/02/202202/09/2024 by oswaldho

Here’s the latest guidance on staff and resident covid testing

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-testing-in-adult-care-homes/covid-19-care-home-testing-guidance-for-regular-and-outbreak-testing-of-staff-and-residents

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