Additional Covid-19 testing in Kingsbrook after Indian variant found
Residents, business and visitors are being urged to take a PCR test
Last updated 12th May 2021
Residents of the Aylesbury area are being urged to take a PCR coronavirus test as soon as possible.
A small number of cases of the variant first identified in Indian have been found in the Kingsbrook area of Aylesbury.
Buckinghamshire Council is working with Public Health England to monitor Covid-19 across the county, and is launched additional testing in teh area following this.
The individuals who have tested positive for the variant have self-isolated and are following recommended guidance.
All Kingsbrook residents, businesses and visitors in the HP11 7AA - HP22 7BP areas (full post code list available here) are being asked to take a PCR test.
The PCR tests should be done by everyone, even those not showing symptoms.
There are a number of Mobile Testing Units (MTUs) where people in the area can get the COVID-19 PCR test; they do not need an appointment – they can just turn up at.
- Lidl Supermarket Car Park, 61 Oakfield Road, Aylesbury HP22 1GD: Thursday 13 May/Friday 14 May/Saturday 15 May from 9am to 5pm
- Aktiva Nursery and Pre-School Car Park, Siding Road, Broughton, Bierton, Aylesbury HP22 7AY: Thursday 13 May/Friday 14 May/Saturday 15 May from 8.30am to 1.30pm and 2.30pm to 6.30pm
- The Dog House Public House Car Park, Broughton Lane, Broughton, Bierton, Aylesbury HP22 5AL: Thursday 13 May/Friday 14 May from 8.30am to 1.30pm and 2.30pm to 6.30pm
- Unit 3, Vale Retail Park, 658 Vale Park Drive, Aylesbury HP20 1DH: Thursday 13 May/ Friday 14 May/Saturday 15 May from 8am to 6.30pm - you can attend this site to collect a test or drop off a completed one.
A group of official volunteers will be knocking on doors in the Kingsbrook area on Saturday 15 May between 9.15am and 4.30pm to deliver tests to people who have not been able to attend a MTU.
Please note they will have official identification and do not need to enter your home, ask for money, or ask for any personal details.
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Jane O’Grady Director of Public Health for Buckinghamshire said:
“The UK has one of the best genome surveillance systems in the world which has allowed us to detect the variant first identified in India, here in the Kingsbrook, Aylesbury area.
"I urge everyone to come forward for a test to help us to monitor the virus in our communities and to help suppress and control the spread of this variant.
The most important thing is that people continue to follow the guidance that is in place – wash your hands regularly and thoroughly, keep your distance, cover your face.
"Please remember meeting outdoors is safer than indoors ; if you are meeting indoors make sure spaces are well ventilated. If you test positive, you must isolate to stop the spread of the virus.”