Mobile testing unit sets up at Wolverhampton primary school
A mobile coronavirus testing unit will be available at a Wolverhampton primary school this week.
Free rapid testing is available without appointment for those without symptoms at the unit at Nishkam Primary School, in Great Brickkiln Lane, Merridale.
It will be open from 9am-7pm between Monday, April 12, and Sunday, April 18. The mobile unit will then move to another location the following week.
John Denley, Wolverhampton’s director of public health, said: “Twice-weekly rapid testing is key to monitoring coronavirus infections, as evidence shows one in three people infected with coronavirus do not show symptoms yet may still pass it on.
“Regular asymptomatic testing is helping to stop the virus spreading further, so I would encourage everyone living in Wolverhampton to get a test twice a week.”
In addition, and to support twice weekly testing, free Covid-19 home test kits are currently available for collection from Pendeford Library, Ashmore Park Hub and the Civic Centre and participating pharmacies.
From Tuesday, free home testing kits will also be available for collection from the mobile testing unit.
