A string of drive-through coronavirus testing centres will return to Sefton in October, as the virus continues to spread throughout the borough.
Sefton’s infection rate is now 179.4 per 100,000 residents, with 496 coronavirus cases recorded between September 20 and September 26, the most recent figures available.
The spread of the virus in the borough is staggering.
On August 2, there were just 10 cases in the borough at a rate of 3.6 per 100,000.
Sefton, along with the entire region, is awaiting an announcement on likely further coronavirus lockdown restrictions.
Local leaders are expecting measures to be tightened shortly, including the ban on households mixing in private homes and gardens being extended to any indoor setting – including pubs, bars and restaurants.
As well as the drive-through test centres at Southport and Bootle town halls, there will be mobile coronavirus testing units across Sefton throughout October.
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In addition to Crosby, Litherland and Selby, mobile units will also begin visiting Aintree Race Course.
Walk-through test centres, opposite Bootle Town Hall and at Southport Town Hall, are also open from 8am to 8pm.
The October dates locations for mobile testing units are:
Thursday 1st – Litherland
Friday 2nd – Litherland
Saturday 3rd – Aintree Racecourse
Sunday 4th – Southport
Monday 5th – Southport
Tuesday 6th – Crosby
Wednesday 7th – Crosby
Thursday 8th – Crosby
Saturday 10th – Southport
Sunday 11th – Southport
Monday 12th – Litherland
Tuesday 13th – Litherland
Wednesday 14th – Litherland
Sunday 18th – Southport
Monday 19th – Crosby
Tuesday 20th – Crosby
Wednesday 21st – Crosby
Thursday 22nd – Aintree Racecourse
Friday 23rd – Aintree Racecourse
Sunday 25th – Southport
Monday 26th – Southport
Tuesday 27th – Litherland
Wednesday 28th – Litherland
Thursday 29th – Crosby
Friday 30th – Crosby
Saturday 31st – Aintree Racecourse
Anyone who has coronavirus symptoms of a high temperature, persistent cough or loss of taste or smell should get a test.
To get a test, you must make an appointment first at nhs.uk/coronavirus, or by calling 119.
