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Coronavirus: Testing taking place in Whitchurch

Related topics: Coronavirus / Health

A coronavirus mobile testing unit is coming to Whitchurch on Thursday 8 October and Friday 9 October. The COVID-19 testing units will be at the following location:

Whitchurch Rugby Club, 21 Edgeley Road, Whitchurch, SY13 1EU

The site will be open for tests for attendees in a vehicle from 10.30am-3.30pm

Testing is available for anyone who has symptoms of COVID-19, such as a high temperature, a new cough, or a change in sense of taste or smell, or thinks they may have the virus. All appointments must be pre-booked.

Tests can be booked for yourself or any member of your household. All tests must be booked in advance. Residents can register by calling NHS Test and Trace on 119 by clicking here.

Once you are registered you will receive confirmation of the time you must attend the testing site: you will only be allowed in with this information.

If you have symptoms, then you should follow the latest Government guidance and remain self-isolating.

If you cannot attend a testing site, there are also tests that can be ordered and done at home. Please contact NHS Test and Trace on 119 by clicking here.

Strict infection control measures will be in place to ensure the testing units are operated with the highest levels of public health safeguards.

Rachel Robinson, Shropshire Council’s director of public health said:

“Shropshire is following the national trend when it comes to a rise in positive cases. Effective testing for COVID-19 is one of the first lines of defence in reducing infections. Testing has taken place in locations across Shropshire and we have seen a good take up from residents.

“The test for coronavirus is free and it is important that we all follow Government guidance about getting a coronavirus test if we start to show any symptoms. These are a loss or change in sense of smell or taste, a high temperature or a new continuous cough. If you have one of these symptoms, no matter how mild, please stay at home and book a test straight away. Everyone who you live with and those in your support bubble, must also stay at home.

“All tests must be pre-booked as soon as symptoms develop by calling 119 or via the NHS website. People are urged not to turn up without first booking a test.”

 Further information

How you can ‘Step Up’ to help Shropshire:

  • Work from home if you can
  • Limit contact with other people
  • Keep your distance from people not in your household bubble (2 metres apart where possible)
  • Stick to a maximum group of 6 people when meeting socially – indoors or outdoors
  • Wash your hands regularly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
  • If you are unable to wash hands and they are visibly clean, use hand sanitiser with at least 60% alcohol content
  • Do not leave home if you or anyone in your household has symptoms
  • Wear a face covering in indoor settings where social distancing may be difficult, and where you will meet people you do not normally meet.
  • Anyone who has any symptoms should book a test and not leave home for at least 10 days. Those living in households should self-isolate for 14 days if they or any members of the household receive a positive test.

Download the ‘Step Up Shropshire’ posters here.

Further information

For local advice and support during the pandemic (especially if you are self-isolating), call Shropshire Council’s COVID-19 Helpline on 0345 678 9028 (lines open on the weekend on Saturday from 9am-4pm and Sunday 9am-12pm) or visit our website at www.shropshire.gov.uk/coronavirus.