A Mobile Testing Unit staffed by the army will be visiting Oldham from Sunday for 3 days until Tuesday 2nd June. It will provide testing for coronavirus for local residents (adults and children over 5 years) and keyworkers.
The Unit will be at the Old Leisure Centre Car Park, on Rock Street, in the Town Centre.
Testing will be by pre-booked appointment only and people can arrive either by car or by foot and are advised to follow the national social distancing guidelines.
These tests will only be able to tell people if they have coronavirus now. They will not be able to tell if they have been infected in the past. The common symptoms of coronavirus are a high temperature, a new continuous cough, or a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste.
Booking available from Saturday evening only
Residents wishing to book at test will be able to make an appointment through the national booking website – NHS testing from the evening of Saturday 30th May.
Employers of keyworkers can also book tests for their staff through the national employer booking portal. Employers need to register via e-mail following the guidance on the Coronavirus testing guidance site before they can refer their employees.
If you are not able to access the testing website, you can book a test by telephone by calling 119.
If the Oldham site is not listed on the booking portal it means that all the available testing appointments for the day have been filled. Home testing kits can also be requested via the same website and telephone number.