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Hannah Neary

New mobile testing centre opens in Bridgend

A new mobile testing centre is due to open in Bridgend.

Residents will be able to get tested for coronavirus at a new facility in Bettws, Bridgend, from Friday, March 5.

The new centre will be available for drive-through appointments at Bettws playing fields, Heol Richard Price (CF32 8SF).

The facility will be open daily from 9am to 5 pm and appointments must be booked in advance.

Residents may still attend walk-through appointments at the Bowls Hall car park off Bridgend Life Centre, Angel Street, Bridgend (CF31 4AH). The centre is open daily from 8am to 8pm and appointments must be booked in advance.

Appointments can be made by visiting the Welsh Government website or calling 119. People with hearing or speech difficulties can book an appointment by calling 18001119.

Council Leader Huw David said: “Covid-19 is still circulating in our communities so it is vital that residents who develop symptoms self-isolate immediately and book a test.

"The main symptoms are a high temperature, a new, continuous cough, or a change or loss of your sense of smell or taste.

“While vaccination programme continues to be rolled out across the county borough, it will take some time for everyone to be offered their first dose so it’s important that we all continue to follow the rules."

Community testing recently began in the county borough for asymptomatic residents, beginning with a walk-in centre at the Kenfig Hill Rugby and Football Club.

The centre will be available to residents from Cefn Cribwr, Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cornelly until Tuesday March 09.

Residents attending this centre do not need to book in advance. It is open from Monday to Friday between 9.30am and 6.30pm and from 10am to 4pm on weekends.

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