BCC welcomes government announcement of the provision of rapid at-home test kits for firms

29th March 2021

BCC Co-Executive Director Claire Walker said:

“We welcome the Government’s announcement of the provision of rapid home testing kits for businesses to provide for employees. The BCC and the chamber network have long called for this expansion of workplace testing, and we are pleased to see Government responding to these calls today. We would encourage all businesses who are eligible to sign up for free tests to do so by the April 12th deadline.”

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