A new walk-through coronavirus testing centre has opened in Glasgow today.
Located at St Francis Community Centre, the testing hub has been opened by the UK Government and is easily accessible for people without a car.
It has been provided as part of a UK-wide drive to continue to improve the accessibility of coronavirus testing for local communities and is operated by Mitie.
Tests must be booked in advance, either online here 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).
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 Trace if you are contacted to protect others and stop the spread of the virus.”
Dr Linda de Caestecker, Director of Public Health at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde added: “I am very pleased that we have a new walk through testing centre in Glasgow to allow members of the public to access testing when they need it.
“Our Public Health Protection Unit and Test and Protect Team continue to contact trace positive cases and clusters in our community. I want to thank the public for their cooperation in reducing spread of the virus and in getting tested as soon as they have symptoms.
“Please remain vigilant. The general measures to minimise the risk of COVID-19 remain the same - social distancing, regular hand washing, and being on the look-out for symptoms.”
