Covid Glasgow: Humza Yousaf says UK government is in talks to resolve LFD test issues

Concerns were raised this morning as members of the public found they could no longer order LFD tests from the government's official website.

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We're in ongoing discussions with UK Govt urging them to resolve issues around ordering LFD test kits. Reminder, you can use link below to enter your postcode & find local sites where LFDs can be picked up. Check ahead where possible, demand will be high.https://t.co/JJA9r7eKNH

— Humza Yousaf (@HumzaYousaf) December 13, 2021

Instead, they received messages saying: "There are no more home tests available.

“Sorry, there are no more home test kits available right now.

“Try again later.

“Or, you can go back and try to book a test site appointment instead.”

Boris Johnson has advised, however, that there is a 'ready supply' of tests available from other outlets like pharmacies or covid testing centres.

The Prime Minister told broadcasters: “They can get those tests, we do have a ready supply of lateral flow tests.

“If you can’t get one online for any reason, then there are ample supplies in the shops.

"But what I think, if I may say so, what that also shows is that people are doing the sensible thing, and getting tests as well.”

READ MORE: Where can I get lateral flow tests in Glasgow?

This news comes after First Minister Nicola Sturgeon warned of a “tsunami” of Omicron variant covid cases approaching Scotland.

You can find out if your local pharmacy has lateral flow tests by using the postcode finder here.