How to get tested if you have virus symptoms
BEING able to get a coronavirus test quickly is vitally important if you’re showing symptoms.
Soon after the test centres were opened in force, there were multiple reports of people having to travel miles to be tested. Not only did this mean a greater chance of spreading the virus, but it just simply wasn’t possible for some people who were unable to travel without public transport.
However, there are now a host of test centres that people can walk to in Leicestershire and the county council has provided the following list:
Regional test site (drive-through) 8am to 8pm
Birstall Park & Ride, Loughborough Road, LE4 4NP
Local test sites (walk-through) 8am to 8pm
■Limehurst depot, Limehurst Avenue, Loughborough. LE11 1PF
■Shirley Pearce Square,
Loughborough University. LE11 3GE
■Bushloe House - Oadby & Wigston Borough Council Car Park, Station Road, Wigston. LE18 2DR
■North West Leicestershire District Council Car Park, London Road, Coalville. LE67 3FJ
■ ■Blaby District Council Car Park, Desford Road. LE19 2EP
■ ■Harborough Leisure Centre Car Park, Northampton Road, Market Harborough. LE16 9HF
■ ■Sandhurst Street Car Park, Sandhurst Street, Oadby. LE2 5AR
Mobile test sites - operational times vary.
■ County Hall Car Park, Leicestershire County Council, Leicester Road, Glenfield. LE3 8RN
■ Launceston Road Car Park, Launceston Road, Wigston. LE18 2FZ
In the city, there are nine centres. You should also book an appointment for, using the same information. They are:
■ Aylestone Leisure Centre
■ Bede Park piazza
■ Belgrave Neighbourhood Centre
■ ■Birstall Park and Ride
■ Highfields Centre
■ Humberstone Park
■ ■Jubilee Square
■ Overton Road
■ Victoria Park
Everyone who wants a test needs to ensure they have booked an appointment first, which can be done by telephoning 119 or booking online by using the following link: gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test
When you go for your test, you must wear a face covering and bring a photo ID as well as your booking number.