New coronavirus testing site to open in West Bromwich
A new drive-through coronavirus facility is set to open in West Bromwich, as part of the a UK-wide drive to improve testing accessibility.
Testing at the site in Kelvin Way will start on Thursday, September 3, with more appointments available each day.
Health Minister, Lord Bethell, said: "Testing is proving an effective way to contain the virus so we are scaling testing capacity to make it even easier for everyone to get a free coronavirus test.
“Our NHS Test and Trace service will contact you if you test positive or if you have been in close contact with someone who has the virus. I urge anyone with symptoms to book a test today, and anyone contacted by NHS Test and Trace to follow their advice to protect those around them from the virus.”
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Kevin Craven, Serco CEO for UK and Europe, added: "We are pleased to be supporting the Government and the NHS in setting up and managing the new testing centre in West Bromwich, as well as the testing centres we are already operating.
“I would like to pay tribute to my colleagues who have worked extremely fast and professionally, and with the other organisations involved, to set up these centres having deployed from other roles within Serco. I know that they are proud to be doing their part in helping the country tackle coronavirus”
Anyone with coronavirus symptoms, however mild, can get a free swab test that takes less than a minute. Tests should be booked or ordered as soon as symptoms begin, by visiting nhs.uk/coronavirus or by calling 119.
