Health Secretary Matt Hancock has confirmed anyone aged five or over who has coronavirus symptoms is now able to be tested - including people in Wales.
Mr Hancock made the announcement to MPs this afternoon.
He told the Commons: “We are expanding eligibility for testing further than ever before.”
He added: “Yesterday we conducted 100,678 tests. Every day we are creating more capacity and that means more people can be tested, and the virus has fewer places to hide.
“Today, I can announce to the House that everyone aged five and over with symptoms is now eligible for a test.
“That applies right across the UK in all four nations from now."
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Anyone with a new continuous cough, a high temperature or the loss or change of sense of taste or smell can book a test by visiting nhs.uk/coronavirus.
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