New coronavirus temporary testing site in Shaw

Slight update on previously posted information.

A mobile temporary site at the Market Place/Westway car park will be available between Tuesday 4th – Thursday 6th August and offers ‘walk-through’ testing, so you don’t have to have a vehicle to access the site.

Anyone who suspects, or is concerned, they have coronavirus can go to the NHS booking website or call NHS 119 to book an appointment at the site which is open between 10-4pm

A face covering must be worn at all times by those attending the facility and they are also asked to observe social distancing guidelines while waiting.

The main symptoms of coronavirus are:

High temperature – this means you feel hot to touch on your chest or back (you do not need to measure your temperature)

New, continuous cough – this means coughing a lot for more than an hour, or 3 or more coughing episodes in 24 hours (if you usually have a cough, it may be worse than usual)

Loss or change to your sense of smell or taste – this means you’ve noticed you cannot smell or taste anything, or things smell or taste different to normal

Most people with coronavirus have at least one of these symptoms.

Results of the test will be sent to you within 24 hours and If positive, you will be provided with the appropriate advice to limit its spread.

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