Glasgow: Where to get a covid test

People in the worst-hit areas of Glasgow, and those who have been in the city centre over the weekend, are being urged to get a coronavirus test.

A package of seven NHS Test and Trace COVID-19 self-testing kits
Author: Selena JacksonPublished 17th May 2021
Last updated 17th May 2021

People living in the areas of Glasgow worst-affected by rising coronavirus cases are being urged to get tested.

There are concerns that the number of cases could continue to rise, after a number of mass gatherings in the city.

The seven-day average in the city is 94.5 cases per 100,000 people, well above the Level 2 benchmark of 50 cases.

The area of greatest concern there is Pollokshields West, where the latest figures show 1372.8 cases were being reported per 100,000 people.

Seven day positive cases in Glasgow City based on people tested between May 7 and May 13

East Renfrewshire has also seen a jump in the number of cases to 75.4 per 100,000.

Glasgow MSP Paul Sweeney said: "We urge everyone who was out in the Glasgow city centre area to get a test as quickly as possible, and to order lateral flow tests online to ensure that if there are any risks of transmission, we can contain them as much as possible."

Where do you get a test?

There are a number of walk-through centres in Glasgow for people who do not have symptoms, where testing kits can be collected.

Forge Shopping Centre

Car Park D, 1179 Gallowgate, Glasgow

Open 10am - 5pm Monday to Sunday.

Skypark

8 Elliot Square, Lancefield Quay, G3 8EP

Open 10am - 5.30pm Monday to Sunday.

Pollokshields

Car park at 16 Albert Drive - opposite the Tramway theatre.

Open 10am to 5pm Monday to Saturday.

If you do have symptoms, you should self-isolate immediately and only leave your house to get a test. You can book it here.

You can also order a box of lateral flow testing kits to be delivered to your home here, or by calling 0300 303 2713.

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