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Sian Filcher & Jasper King

This is what happens inside a coronavirus testing pod

Good Morning Britain have taken an exclusive look at a coronavirus testing pod.

As the number of people who test positive for coronavirus continues to rise in the UK, the NHS has begun to roll out more pods along with drive-through testing centres.

HullLive reports that as of 11am this morning (Tuesday), there has been 320 confirmed cases and 5 deaths in the UK.

ITV's Jonathan Swain took a look inside a pod in Belfast, and showed viewers what to expect if they need to get tested.

The presenter walked through the pods, saying: "People who have an appointment come into one of these rooms, then they take two or three samples of swabs from the patient and then they are sent off for testing."

Walking out of the testing rooms, the presenter then showed where people can get tested without even leaving their car.

He said: "You also have the option of driving straight in off the main road, and the test is carried out here while you don't even have to leave your car."

Getting tested himself, Jonathan was approached by a nurse while inside his car, who then took a swab from his nasal passage and the back of his throat.

The results in Belfast usually take about five hours, but elsewhere in the UK, the results can take several days.

After the test, he said: "It's very painless and not at all unpleasant, so fingers crossed I get the all clear."

For more information on getting tested or how to protect yourself from the virus visit the NHS website here.

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