Those with Covid-19 symptoms will still be able to get free Lateral Flow Tests (LFT) into August.

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This follows an earlier decision by the Department of Health to only make tests available until the end of July.

Health Minister Robin Swann said the overall risk of serious illness, hospitalisation and death for those who contract Covid-19 continued to be much lower than previous waves.

However, he said hospitals continued to see severe pressures.

"After careful consideration therefore I have decided to extend the current availability of lateral flow testing, including for those with symptoms, for a further short period," he added.

The tests are currently available to those with Covid-19 symptoms.

Health and social care staff, those visiting health and care settings and those providing care to someone at high risk if they contract the virus can receive the tests without having symptoms.

Mr Swann has also announced that those aged over 50 will be offered a flu vaccine alongside a Covid booster this autumn.

Carers, frontline Health and Social Care workers and those identified as being clinically vulnerable will also be able to avail of the jab.

The move is said to help increase protection against respiratory viruses ahead of a likely Covid surge in the winter.

"Ensuring that as many eligible people as possible come forward and receive both their flu and COVID-19 vaccinations when invited to do so will be critical to protect individuals, communities and our health and social care services this winter," Mr Swann said.