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Don't Get Complacent On Covid Tests Says North Yorks Health & Education Chiefs

Health and education leaders in North Yorkshire say there has been a drop off in the number of COVID tests being taken by school pupils and people connected with schools.

Everyone is being encouraged to take two lateral flow tests a week at home.

Public Health Consultant Dr Victoria Turner, says it's important that people keep up the efforts:

School leaders on the Yorkshire Coast are also encouraging everyone connected with schools to continue taking lateral flow tests at home.

Stuart Carlton is North Yorkshire's Director of Education.

He says the testing has helped to ensure that Schools have been able to stay open:

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