Bristol's surge testing programme: What to expect

We walk you through the city's asymptomatic testing scheme in this special video report

Henleaze Library is acting is one of several "collect and drop" surge testing sites across Bristol
Author: James DiamondPublished 17th Feb 2021

Are you eligible to take part in Bristol's surge testing programme but so far have not taken a test?

If so, this may be for you.

We've decided to film a walk through video showing what to expect if you take part in the scheme, as officials confirm 20 percent of eligible residents have got involved so far.

To date 33,000 people have been tested which works out as about 20 percent of those who could get a test.

Three hundred people have tested positive.

It comes as reports suggest Boris Johnson is considering rolling out the programme nationwide as part of his roadmap out of lockdown.

Details of that will be revealed on Monday (22/02).

If you want to get involved but are worried about what to expect, or you're merely interested, watch this video below: