One of the North West’s first ‘pop up’ community Covid-19 testing sites where people can visit on foot is being piloted in Oldham town centre.
The new facility, at the Southgate Street Oldham Library car park becomes fully operational on Monday, June 29 and offers walk-through testing so people don’t need to be in a vehicle to access the site.
Anyone who suspects they have coronavirus can go to the NHS booking website or call NHS 119 – the test and trace number – to book an appointment at the site which operates seven days a week.
This would be for people showing symptoms, including high temperature where you feel hot on your chest or back, a new continuous cough or three more coughing episodes in 24 hours, or a loss or change of sense of smell or taste.
People visiting the testing station will need to show a confirmation email – either printed or on a mobile device – as well as proof of ID.
A face covering or mask must be worn at all times by those attending the facility.
Councillor Zahid Chauhan, cabinet member for health and social care said: “This site is accessible to town centre users and many residential areas in Oldham and is open to test all suspected cases of coronavirus, on foot.
“If you, your family members, or anyone you know is experiencing coronavirus symptoms such as a high temperature, persistent cough or loss of smell, they can go to the national website to book a slot as soon as possible to get confirmation.
“If positive, you will be provided with the appropriate advice to limit its spread.”
