We are keen to share with the community updated information regarding local Covid Testing. Shropshire is at critical point in the battle against COVID-19. On Monday 19th October, Public Health England put Shropshire’s case rate at 90.4 per 100,000.
Please see interactive map for information on the current Teir level in Shropshire - https://coronavirus-staging.data.gov.uk/details/interactive-map
People with symptoms of coronavirus - no matter how mild - should book a Covid-19 test as soon as possible. Testing is available for anyone who has symptoms of COVID-19, such as a high temperature, a new continuous cough, or a loss of or change in sense of taste or smell. People who are unsure if their symptoms are Covid-19 can visit https://111.nhs.uk/covid-19/ or call 111 where advice will be given.
Testing is available at the following sites:
Venue
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Date
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London Road Car Park, Shrewsbury, SY2 6ND
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22nd October – 27th October
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Beatrice Street, Morrisons Oswestry, SY11 2HT
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22nd October – 27th October
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London Road Car Park, Shrewsbury, SY2 6ND
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28th October – 4th November
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Highways Depot, Craven Arms, SY7 8NR
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28th October – 4th November
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How to book a test
You can also book a test through the NHS COVID – 19 app. For further information please click here.
When to get a test
Book a visit to a test site to have the test today. Or order a home test kit if you can't get to a test site.
On days one to four of your symptoms, you can get tested at a site or at home.
If you're ordering a home test kit on day four, do it by 3pm. On day five, you need to go to a test site. It's too late to order a home test kit.
Stay at home if you have symptoms
Anyone in your support bubble must also stay at home. A support bubble is where someone who lives alone (or just with their children) can meet people from one other household.
Getting a test is important. If you have symptoms and do not get tested, you will still need to self-isolate for at least 10 days, and your household or bubble for 14 days. Please see https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/self-isolation-and-treatment/when-to-self-isolate-and-what-to-do/
What the test involves
It checks if you have the virus now.
You can do the swab yourself (if you are aged 12 or over) or someone can do it for you.
Parents or guardians have to swab test children aged 11 or under.
Getting a test for someone else
If you're applying for a test for someone else, and the person is aged 13 or over, check they're happy for you to get a test for them.
Getting your test result
Many Thanks
Hannah Thomas
Current role: Community Reassurance Team Lead for North West Shropshire
Substantive role: Specialist Advisor
Public Health, Health Checks Team
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