RAPID coronavirus testing for people without symptoms of Covid-19 will be available in Helensburgh from tomorrow (Wednesday, March 24).
The community testing initiative aims to drive down local Covid-19 rates and transmission by identifying positive cases more quickly, as people can spread the virus to others before symptoms appear.
The facility will be available at Helensburgh Parish Church's main hall in Colquhoun Square (G84 8UP) from 10am until 4pm, Tuesday to Saturday, and there is no need to book.
The site is only for people who are not showing symptoms of Covid-19. Anyone who is showing any of the three symptoms – a new continuous cough, a temperature, or a loss or change in sense of taste or smell – should book a test in the usual way via nhsinform.scot or by calling 0300 303 2713.
People who attend the new rapid testing facility at the church hall will be tested using lateral flow devices, which can give people their results in around 45 minutes. Any positive cases will then be confirmed by PCR test.
Anyone who receives a positive test result will be asked to self-isolate.
Support is available to anyone who needs to self-isolate. To find out more about the help available please see www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/coronavirus/how-to-get-tested, or call 01546 605524 (available 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday)
More advice and information on support for people who need to self-isolate is available from nhsinform.scot and www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/coronavirus/how-to-get-tested
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