UK pharmacy chain Boots offers US$150 COVID-19 tests for asymptomatic people

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British high-street pharmacy chain Boots said on Monday it was launching in-store COVID-19 testing at 120 pounds (US$156) per test for ...

People queue outside Boots as the spread of COVID-19 continues, York, Britain, Mar 31, 2020. LONDON: British high-street pharmacy chain Boots said on Monday it was launching in-store COVID-19 testing at £120 per test for asymptomatic people, and that a 12-minute test would be launched within weeks.

Boots, which sells medicines, toiletries, beauty products and other goods, said the tests would initially be available in 10 stores across London, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh and Glasgow, expanding to more than 50 stores in coming weeks.Boots' Managing Director Seb James said that the service had upfront costs but the price could be lowered if it proved popular.

 

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