PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Coronavirus: Screening (2 November 2022)

The success of the COVID-19 vaccination and booster programme and the availability of antivirals has ensured a reduced risk of severe illness or hospitalisation. We have retained the capacity to reintroduce wider testing eligibility in the event of a serious surge in infections or variant of concern during the winter. While there are no current plans for the reintroduction of universal testing or widespread workplace testing, the Government continues to keep the response under review to ensure it remains effective and proportionate.