An NHS doctor has explained why using tap water or fizzy drinks on a Covid lateral flow test can give you a positive result.
Visitors must take lateral flow test before visiting Forth Valley Royal Hospital
23.12.2021 - 16:05 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Anyone visiting Forth Valley Royal Hospital is being told they must take a lateral flow test before doing so.
This has to be done prior to every visit, and everyone will be asked to provide contact details for Track and Trace.
NHS Forth Valley bosses say doing so will reduce the chances of taking coronavirus into hospital across the area.
A spokesperson for the health board said: "Following guidance from Scottish Government, patients will continue to have access to a single daily visit from a
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