Second test site for people without symptoms

A second community testing site for people without Covid-19 symptoms will open in Fife today.

The Kirkcaldy venue will test those who have no symptoms associated with Covid but who could be infectious and spreading the virus to others.

The Glebe Centre site will also provide confidential support to anyone who tests positive and needs to self-isolate.

This includes financial support and practical measures such as food packages.

Fife’s first asymptomatic community testing site opened in Cowdenbeath earlier this month.

Another centre for those who do have symptoms opened at Overton Community Centre, Kirkcaldy, last week.

NHS Fife public health consultant Josie Murray said testing, along with vaccination, is important to tackle Covid.

“We all know we should get tested if we have symptoms, and it might seem odd to go for a test when you are feeling fine,” she said.

“However, we know that as many as one-inthree people with Covid-19 don’t have symptoms but are still infectious and able to pass the virus on to loved ones, friends and the wider community, including the most vulnerable.

“By getting tested at the Glebe Centre, you can find out if you are positive even when you don’t have symptoms and take immediate action to stop the spread of the virus to others by self-isolating.”

The Glebe Centre will initially open from 8am to 8pm Monday-friday and 11am to 5pm Saturday-sunday.

It is available to anyone living in the Kirkcaldy area, with no appointments needed.