A new coronavirus testing centre has opened in Bristol in response to the 'significant rise in cases' in the city.
The testing centre is being run by the Department of Health, and is located at the Brislington Park and Ride site on the A4.
It adds to a number of testing sites around the city, most notably at Netham Park, the Victoria Rooms in the city centre and at Bristol Airport.
The site on the south-eastern edge of the city will be easily accessible from the A4174 ring road, and is for people from Keynsham and the eastern edge of the city, as well as from South Bristol.
Bristol's director of Public Health Christina Gray said testing at the site will run on a strictly appointment-only basis and is a drive-through site. The current Government guidance is that only those with symptoms should have a test, which can be booked here or by calling 119.
“The coronavirus pandemic has already meant huge changes to all of our lives this year and particularly now, with the announcement of the second national lockdown and the significant rise in coronavirus cases in Bristol," she said.
"Fast access to testing is vital and I am pleased to have been able to secure additional testing facilities for our residents, in addition to the two local testing sites we already have in the city.
"Isolation is also key so I would urge anyone who is not able to book a test immediately to self-isolate with their household until they are able to get a test and receive their result.
“I would like to thank everyone for their continued efforts to help prevent the spread of the virus. We must stay home. Not socially interact. Wash our hands. Cover our faces. Stay 2m away from other people. Self-isolate if we are asked to or if we have COVID-19 symptoms. If we all do this, we will save lives and get out of the restrictions sooner," she added.
