New Covid-19 test site offering results in up to 30 minutes set to open in Shirebrook

The site – which is for people over the age of 11 who do not have coronavirus symptoms – will use tests which deliver results in up to 30 minutes.

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The facility is for those living in the town or in Whaley Thorns, Langwith, Scarcliffe or Pleasley.

The centre will open on Monday until February 28.

Dean Wallace, director of public health at Derbyshire County Council, said he was ‘pleased’ about the opening of the site which will join stations in Swadlincote, Heanor and South Normanton.

He added: “By getting tested you are doing the right thing and ultimately helping to stop the transmission of coronavirus.

“Around a third of those who have coronavirus do not have any symptoms so this testing helps us to pick up these people and make sure they don’t spread the virus.

“You’ll be given one of the rapid lateral flow tests which give results in about 15 to 30 minutes.”

Those attending are asked not to bring bags or other items with them that they don’t consider to be essential but are asked to bring a fully charged smart phone if they have one. Parents or guardians are asked to accompany those aged 11 to 16.

To find out what the demand is like at the centres when you want to go along, visit https://derbyshire.maps.test-and-trace.nhs.uk/findatestcenter.html.

Centre address and opening times

Shirebrook Village Hall, Park Road, Shirebrook, NG20 8JP

Monday to Friday: 9am to 7pm

Saturday and Sunday: 9am to 4pm

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