A new walk-through coronavirus testing facility has opened in Thurrock. Residents can book appointments at Orsett Heath Car Park as part of the Government’s UK-wide drive to continue to improve the accessibility of coronavirus testing. Testing at the site is only available for those with virus symptoms such as a high temperature, a new continuous cough, or a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste. The new site is situated so it is easily accessible without a car. Those being tested will be required to follow public health measures, including social distancing, not travelling by taxi or public transport, practicing good personal hygiene and wearing a face covering throughout, including while travelling to and from the testing centre.
New Covid testing centre at Orsett Heath
A NEW walk-through coronavirus testing facility has opened for those with symptoms to book appointments at Orsett Heath Car Park (RM16 4XH) in Thurrock, as part of the Government’s UK-wide drive to continue to improve the accessibility of coronavirus testing for local communities.
Testing at this site is only available for those with coronavirus symptoms – a high temperature, a new continuous cough, or a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste. Anyone with one or more of these symptoms should book a test at nhs.uk/coronavirus or by calling 119. The government is committed to continue expanding the capacity of the network of UK test sites and laboratories to make it even easier to get tested and reduce the time it takes to receive test results.