Chief Executive Nick Hulme said: “Everyone has a role to play in helping to stop the spread of this virus and we are very grateful for our community’s support in keeping our hospitals safe.
“Now lateral flow tests are more widely available, having a test before going to hospital is the responsible thing to do. However we recognise that it is a personal choice and it is not easy or possible for everyone.
“Remember, one in three people with Coronavirus do not have symptoms but can still infect others and getting tested is the only way to know if you have the virus.”