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Two mobile testing sites set up in Sandwell

Two coronavirus testing sites have been set up in Sandwell amid a surge of cases in the borough.

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The testing centre in Oldbury

The mobile testing units are in operation in St Pauls Road, Smethwick, and West Bromwich Street car park, in Oldbury.

A council spokesman said the testing units have been in operation for the past few weeks.

The testing centre in Smethwick

Members of the public must book a test online before using the facilities.

It comes as public health teams in Sandwell continue to battle against a surge of cases seen in the borough.

The testing centre in Oldbury

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The testing centre in Smethwick

Sandwell's director of public health, Lisa McNally, said it was important to keep rotating the test sites around Sandwell.

She told the Express & Star: "We keep moving these around so that we can make sure people have got access all over the borough.

"Having them in the same place is not that helpful."

The testing centre in Smethwick

To book a test, visit www.nhs.uk or call 119.

The testing centre in Smethwick