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Covid Measures Stepped Up on Yorkshire Coast

Health leaders in North Yorkshire are backing the Governments calls for us all to take more regular COVID tests.

Previously the public was advised to use lateral flow tests twice a week, regardless of whether they had any symptoms of Covid-19.

That's guidance changed this week and We're now being urged to take a test ahead of mixing with others in “crowded indoor spaces” and before seeing anyone who is more vulnerable to the disease.

North Yorkshire's Director of Public Health Louise Wallace is backing the changes:

Public Health consultant Dr Victoria Turner explains the details:

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