Anyone aged 5 and over with coronavirus symptoms should self-isolate and get a test. Coronavirus symptoms are:
Children aged 0 to 4 do not need to get tested unless advised by a doctor. They can still get a test if parents feel that this is in the best interest of the child.
Your local health board may offer you a test if you feel unwell, even if you don’t have coronavirus symptoms. Unless you develop one of the three recognised symptoms, you and your household do not have to self-isolate.
If you have coronavirus symptoms you need to take a test within the first 5 days of having symptoms as the test checks if you have coronavirus right now and not if you’ve already had the virus.
You can apply for a test for yourself or someone in your household with symptoms. This includes adults and children, including those under 5.