Test centres

Three testing facilities remain in operation in Peterborough. Coronavirus testing will be carried out at Dogsthorpe Community Centre on Saturday, August 15, as well as at Gladstone Park Community Centre on Sunday, August 16. Slots will be available between 10am and 3pm.

You can just turn up for a test, or book online on the NHS website or by phone on 119.

Get tested if you have symptoms of a high temperature, a new, continuous cough or loss or change to your sense of smell or taste.

The city’s permanent testing site at the East of England Showground is also open – tests there must be booked.

Anyone with symptoms can book a test by visiting www.nhs.uk/conditions/ coronavirus-COVID-19-19 Those unable to access the internet can call 119 to book a test. Key workers can log on to the self-referral portal www.gov.uk/ apply-coronavirus-test-essential-workers.

cial issues if you’re not able to work while self-isolating.

“The most important thing is that we keep caring for Peterborough, we will work with local people to deliver this pilot to make sure that we can stamp out infections and get our city Covid-free.”

No-one contacted will ever be asked for money or bank details – as the purpose is to let them know how to isolate and get support if they need it. Tests for Covid-19, whether at a mobile testing unit, official drive-through centres or ordered online or by phone are always entirely free