Experts are worried lateral flow tests can't detect the Omicron variant effectively

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Experts are worried lateral flow tests can't detect the Omicron variant effectively
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With Omicron overtaking Delta as the UK's dominant variant, some experts have raised concerns over whether lateral flow tests can effectively detect Omicron.

It's no wonder then, that we've all been doing our part to prevent the spread of Omicron by taking regular lateral flow tests before meeting friends and family. But, as it turns out, some medical experts have concerns about whether lateral flow tests can effectively detect cases of the Omicron variant.

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