Experts are also urging people to make the most of the now enhanced testing capacity in the UK, particularly those who have returned to the work place in recent weeks. So here is a list of all the Covid testing sites in south Essex currently listed on the NHS website and what each one offers:
Shoebury Youth Centre, in Delaware Road - for people with no symptoms of coronavirus and tests must be booked in advance. Usual opening hours are 8am - 6.30pm
Southend Airport car park - for people with symptoms of coronavirus and tests must be booked in advance.
Covid: All the test site locations in south Essex
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