Current status: Answered by Maree Todd on 10 March 2022
To ask the Scottish Government whether PCR testing will remain available and free in the next phase of its response to COVID-19 for immuno-compromised people (a) in general and (b) who have a positive lateral flow test and require a positive PCR test in order to access antibody treatment.
As the First Minister set out we are developing a managed transition plan which will ensure that Scotland continues to have a proportionate and effective testing response as we learn to live with COVID. As part of this we are reviewing the groups of individuals who will need to access a COVID test for treatment in line with the latest clinical advice and risk assessments. We will outline our plans later this month.