Another Covid testing site opening in York
Symptom-free tests will be available at the community stadium leisure centre.
Symptom-free Covid tests will be available at York's new community stadium leisure centre.
Residents will be able to get tested at the site at Monks Cross from Monday.
The stadium joins existing testing sites at York St John University and the University of York
The stadium will join York St John University and the University of York in offering the tests to residents - as well as eligible workers, students and staff.
Councillor Keith Aspden, Leader of City of York Council said: “I am pleased that the council is teaming up with Better York to offer another location for residents and people working in the city to get a symptom-free test. This is yet another example of how we are working to expand testing capacity in the and how we are coming together to fight the spread of the virus.
“From the very beginning of the project, it was our ambition that the York Stadium Leisure Complex would become an asset of real value to local communities and this new symptom-free testing offer shows how these fantastic facilities are being put to good use for the benefit of local people.
“We will continue to work with partners across the city to improve access to symptom-free testing, exploring how we meet the different needs of people who live and work in the city. Thousands are doing it every week and we hope more do in the coming weeks, as part of our efforts to stop the spread of the virus.”
Sharon Stoltz, Director of Public Health at City of York Council said: “1 in 3 cases of Coronavirus have no symptoms so it is vital cases are found early to help stop the spread of Coronavirus. Whilst cases have fallen in recent weeks rates in York are still higher than we’d like. The early identification of cases and subsequent self-isolation if the test is positive is really making a difference in our fight against Coronavirus. “We are hugely grateful to those who are regularly getting tested to play their part in the fight against Coronavirus.
“Symptom-free testing can help protect your work colleagues, neighbours, friends and family. We are constantly increasing capacity so would urge anyone who is eligible to get a test.”