Rapid testing centre opens in Felixstowe
It's one of 7 opening in the next week
A new covid-19 rapid testing centre is due to open in Felixstowe this morning.
Based at Brackenbury Sports Centre, it's for people who aren't showing symptoms of coronavirus and can't work from home.
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.
It's one of 7 new sites opening across Suffolk over the next week.
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 by contractors Commisceo on behalf of SCC through government funding.
Appointments for tests can be made through registering on the booking website or calling 0333 772 6144.
The centres are only for people not showing symptoms of COVID-19.
Anyone who is showing symptoms, or who may have been in close contact with someone who has, should not visit the centre.
Instead, they should ring 119 or go to the NHS website to book a test at one of the 12 symptomatic testing sites in Suffolk.