Sheffield City Council has launched a new local Coronavirus testing unit, with two more planned for the near future, to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus in Sheffield and local communities.
To make testing easier and more accessible the council are putting the additional local testing units in local settings so they can support local communities to get tested for free.
If you have any of the following symptoms, you need to arrange a free test:
- A high temperature
- A new, continuous cough
- A loss or change to your sense of smell or taste
People should only take a test if they have symptoms of Covid-19. Tests can be arranged by calling 119, can be booked online here or you can walk-in at the local test centre without an appointment.
The first new Coronavirus testing unit is based at Alderson Road Car Park in Sharrow, down the road from London Rd pharmacy, and opened on 29 July. The unit will be operating regular hours of 8am-8pm for a three month period, allowing people with symptoms to get tested.
The next two planned local testing units will be installed in the areas of Darnall and Burngreave. More information will be released shortly on exact locations and dates of when these will be open to the public.
More information on this story can be seen on the Sheffield Newsroom website.
