Thousands book symptom-free Covid tests in York
The testing site is at York St John University
More than 2,000 people have so far booked symptom-free Covid tests in York since they started last week.
Around 1,800 tests have been carried out - with more booked in over the next few days.
The testing site at York St John University is closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day - but will re-open on 27th December.
Councillor Carol Runciman, Executive Member for Health and Social Care and Chair of the Health and Wellbeing Board said: “Getting a symptom-free test is quick and easy but can make a huge difference in slowing the spread of the virus. So far we have identified a number of people who had the virus without symptoms.
“It is pleasing to see so many residents book test and I would urge them to continue to do so. This is another demonstration of how people in the city are looking after each other. It really does help and can save lives.”
Sharon Stoltz, Director of Public Health at City of York Council said: “Thank you to all those who have been tested so far.
“The early identification of symptom-free cases can help us slow the spread. The subsequent self-isolation will help people keep their families safe as well as the wider community.
“Slots are still available. Alongside Hands, Face, Space this will help us to reverse the trend of rising cases in the city.”