New Covid mutation found in Preston as residents urged to get tested
Residents in Lancashire have been urged to get a Covid test after cases of the new mutation were discovered in the county.
Thursday, 4th February 2021, 4:57 pm
Symptoms of the new mutation, which was initially found in Liverpool, reportedly include mild flu or cold symptoms and headaches.
Some people infected with the virus may only feel "a bit under the weather", but residents in Preston and West Lancashire have been urged to get tested if they feel unwell.
Dr Sakthi Karunanithi, director of public health and wellbeing at Lancashire County Council, said: "If you live in Preston or West Lancashire and you're feeling under the weather, please get a Covid test.