New Covid testing facility opens at Fearnville Leisure Centre

A new Covid testing facility has opened in Leeds.
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A new walk-through coronavirus testing facility has opened for those with symptoms to book appointments at the Fearnville Leisure Centre car park.

The opening is part of the government’s UK-wide drive to continue to improve the accessibility of coronavirus testing for local communities.

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Testing 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.

A new walk-through coronavirus testing facility has opened for those with symptoms to book appointments at the Fearnville Leisure Centre car park.A new walk-through coronavirus testing facility has opened for those with symptoms to book appointments at the Fearnville Leisure Centre car park.
A new walk-through coronavirus testing facility has opened for those with symptoms to book appointments at the Fearnville Leisure Centre car park.

Anyone with one or more of these symptoms should book a test at nhs.uk/coronavirus or by calling 119.

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, practising good personal hygiene and wearing a face covering throughout, including while travelling to and from the testing centre.

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Anyone attending an appointment at a walk-through test site will be provided with guidance on getting to and from the test site safely, with additional support for vulnerable groups and people with disabilities.

Testing at the new site started today, Monday November 16, with appointments made available each day.

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