A new coronavirus testing centre has been opened up at the Red Deer Centre in East Kilbride.
Run by the UK Government, the COVID testing site will be open for walk-through tests and is already accessible for people without a car.
The test centre is part of the largest network of diagnostic testing facilities created in British history.
Announcing the news today, Health Minister Lord Bethell said: “To respond to the coronavirus, we have built a major testing and tracing system from scratch.
“We are constantly working to expand and improve it with new technologies and innovations so everyone with symptoms can get a test.
“New walk-in sites like this one makes it even easier to get a test no matter where you live. If you have symptoms of coronavirus, I urge you to book a test today and follow the advice of NHS Test and Protect if you are contacted to protect others and stop the spread of the virus.”
In Scotland, there are now six drive-through sites, 19 walk-through sites, 21 mobile units, and processing unit at the Glasgow Lighthouse Lab which.
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NHS Lanarkshire’s director of public health told the News: “We continue to contact-trace positive cases and clusters in our community and this addition to testing provision is welcome.
“I want to thank the public for their cooperation in reducing spread of the virus and ask that they please remain vigilant. The general measures to minimise the risk of COVID-19 remain the same – face coverings, avoid crowded places, clean your hands , two metre distance, self-isolate and go for a test if you have symptoms.
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“Please do not hesitate if you have symptoms. It’s critical that you go for a test and this walk-in centre is a very welcome addition to our testing capacity.”
Tests must be booked in advance at: www.nhsinform.scot/test-and-protect or by calling 0800 028 2816.
People should only book at test if they have coronavirus symptoms (a high temperature, a new and continuous cough, or a loss or change to their sense of smell or taste).
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