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Surge testing is being rolled out in targeted areas of London and Cumbria, as the Delta variant continues to spread rapidly across the UK. The variant, which first emerged in India earlier this year, has quickly become the dominant strain across the UK, causing a delay to the full unlocking of restrictions.

What are the new surge testing areas?

Surge testing is being rolled out in targeted areas in Lambeth and Cumbria, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) said.

The testing will begin in Lambeth on Saturday in Clapham, Brixton, Stockwell, West Norwood and Vauxhall following a rise in confirmed cases of the Delta variant.

Everyone who lives or works in these areas in Lambeth is strongly encouraged to take a Covid-19 PCR test, whether they are showing symptoms or not.

Everyone aged 12 to 30 who lives, works or studies in Cumbria is also strongly encouraged to take a PCR test, whether they are showing symptoms or not.

Those of school age will be offered testing at school, the DHSC said.

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