A rapid community test site for people without symptoms is visiting Cotgrave today.
Located at Cotgrave Hub Car Park, next to the police station, the mobile unit visits on Saturdays and Wednesdays, 10am-5.30pm.
The new mobile sites give anyone the opportunity to get tested, including working aged residents, with no symptoms, who have to travel to work. No appointments are necessary at the testing site, visitors will simply be asked to register to get their results.
The test only takes a few seconds and results are delivered within 60 minutes directly to a smartphone. The test is designed to identify anyone who may have the virus and who may be, unwittingly, putting their colleagues, households or support bubbles at risk.
Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Leader Cllr Simon Robinson said: “This new asymptomatic testing site will provide yet another means for people to get tested and help us all in the fight against COVID-19.
“We know that as many as one in three individuals with the virus don’t display any symptoms, so sites such as this rapid centre in Cotgrave are crucial in helping us to ensure people are self-isolating when they need to.
“I encourage local residents who are not exhibiting symptoms to visit this new site, even if they’re feeling well.
“Regular asymptomatic testing will help protect their friends, family and our local communities in the weeks ahead and ensure this virus doesn’t spread further undetected.”
Jonathan Gribbin, Director of Public Health at Nottinghamshire County Council said: “Community testing is a useful tool in enabling us to identify people who have Covid-19, but who are without symptoms, so that information and support can be provided to help them isolate.
“These additional mobile testing units will make testing available to even more people. Regular testing will help to reduce the spread of infection.
“I am pleased with the numbers of people who do not have symptoms and are coming forward for testing. Many of them have said that they know it is the right thing to do for their community. I want to acknowledge that and thank them.
“We have eight testing sites across the county, and with these new mobile testing units, we will be able to offer this facility to even more people who have to leave home for work. These tests are quick, with results available in around 30 minutes.
“As we look towards the future with the easing of restrictions over the weeks and months ahead, it is important for people to develop the habit of getting a test regularly and making testing part of their weekly routine.
“It is still important to remember that people who test negative should continue to follow every aspect of the lockdown and Hands, Face, Space rules.”
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