Covid-19 testing with GPs will remain free while flu vaccine programme expanded to include children 

The flu vaccine will be available to healthcare workers, at-risk groups and children from 2 to 12 years free of charge. File image. 

Covid-19 consultation and testing with GPs will remain free, after plans to extend the special payment were announced today. 

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly said "It's very important that cost is not a barrier to anyone seeking testing, so I want to be clear that your telephone consultation with your GP to decide if you should be tested is free. The COVID-19 test as well as any hospital treatment you may need will also be free."