Surge testing is taking place in Brent as Covid variants rise.
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Surge testing is taking place in a number of wards in Brent as the borough sees a rise in the rates of new Covid-19 variants.
People living in St Raphaels, Stonebridge, Wembley North, Wembley West, Alperton West, Tokyngton and Kensal Green are encouraged to get tested for coronavirus even if they display no symptoms.
Positive tests will be checked to see what strain of the virus the individual has been infected with.
The announcement comes after cases of the Indian variant were detected in Brent.
Brent Council is also working with a number of schools including Alperton Community, Preston Manor, Michaela Community and Lycee International De Londres to encourage students and staff take a PCR test before the half term break.