New College Durham principal Andy Broadbent was one of the first to be tested A COLLEGE principal was among the first people to be tested as a college launches a coronavirus testing scheme trial in a bid to prevent the virus spreading among staff and students. On Friday, in preparation for the roll out of mass rapid-result coronavirus testing, New College Durham held its first practice run of administering Covid-19 tests. The scheme will help safeguard the health of the staff and students and allow students to spend more time onsite by reducing the need to self-isolate. Testing stations have been set up in the college’s Neville building and sports hall. Many safety measures are in place including Perspex screens, a one-way system, ventilation and hand washing facilities.