Rapid covid-19 testing centre opens in Sudbury

It'll help find people with the virus who don't have symptoms

Author: Sharon PlummerPublished 18th Feb 2021

The last of seven new rapid testing centres for Covid-19 in Suffolk opens today (17 February).

Based at The Stevenson Centre, Stevenson Approach, Great Conard, Sudbury, it'll offer appointments to those who can't work from home and are not showing symptoms of coroanvirus.

One in three people with coronavirus do not have symptoms so regular testing is vital in breaking the chain of infection and keeping Suffolk safe.

Suffolk County Council is also finalising with the government the opening of a further 16 smaller sites to serve rural communities.

It's being run on behalf of the County Council, seven days a week between 7am and 6pm. Tests should be booked in advance.

Appointments for tests can be made through registering on the booking website or calling 0333 772 6144.

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