A walk-through testing site for COVID-19 started operating at Rushcliffe Arena in West Bridgford from yesterday (Friday December 4).
The site has been selected for a Local Testing Site (LTS) by local public health leaders because it is well known, easy to find, and is a fairly large, level space.
The LTS based at the site on Rugby Road, NG2 7YG, will be open seven days a week from 8am to 8pm but there will be no knock-on effect to those parking to use the leisure centre.
To use the site, people should:
– Have at least one symptom of COVID-19 – a new, continuous cough, a high temperature or loss or change to their sense of smell or taste
– Book a test first before going to the site by calling 119 or visiting gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test
– Walk to the site wherever possible and if driving, park up using allocated spaces on the site’s car park.
– Avoid taking public transport to get to the site or return home
– Stay out of any shops or other premises prior to their test and return home immediately afterwards
– Wear a face mask
– Adhere to social distancing
– Take a form of identification, such as a driving licence, passport, NHS card or utilities bill.
The site is run by the Department of Health and Social Care but tests at the site will be self-administered by those who request them. Parents will carry out tests on their children if they cannot manage to do their own.
Leader of Rushcliffe Borough Council, Cllr Simon Robinson said: “As a Council we want do all we can to help tackle the pandemic.
“Rushcliffe residents with coronavirus symptoms will be able to access this further local facility and we hope this helps reduce transmission rates in the Borough.”
The authority will be working with partners to ensure that the site is managed and signposted to help direct users.
Anyone with any issues regarding the site can contact the council on 0115 981 9911 or email [email protected]
