Do we test again?

[mamatro]

My ds tested positive for covid in December, developed a cough after the positive test and that was his only symptom.. he was well in himself which was great.
He has now developed a new cough and is full of a cold.
Question is do we test again as it was only last month? LFT looks negative.
Thank you in advance

I believe yes, because it's a new infection / could be a different strain.

@IsntItIronicDontchaThink

I believe yes, because it's a new infection / could be a different strain.

Thank you! That makes sense!

I thought you weren’t allowed another PCR for 90 days?

@Idontbelieveit14

I thought you weren’t allowed another PCR for 90 days?

Well this is what I was thinking!? Honestly who knows anymore?

No you can’t PCR within 90 days. Just lateral flow him again tomorrow

The .gov.uk guidance is clear, you MUST test with a PCR for new symptoms.

The rules are that you should PCR with any new symptoms even within 90 days. It's LFTs that you shouldn't do within 90 days.

Thank you! Looks like we will PCR. I think he's lost his sense of taste too now

My other DS has just tested positive so looks like it may be in our house again