New Covid testing site opens in Aberdeen
A new walk-in facility has been made available to the public on an appointment basis..
A new walk-in Covid testing site has opened in Aberdeen.
The facility, operated by the UK Government, is located at Torry Youth and Leisure Centre (AB11 8ER).
It's part of the largest network of diagnostic testing facilities created in British history. In Scotland, this comprises of eight drive through sites, 53 walk-through sites, 42 mobile units, plus the Glasgow Lighthouse Lab which is working round the clock to process samples.
Tests must be booked in advance here or by calling 119.
People should only book a test if they have coronavirus symptoms (a high temperature, a new and continuous cough, or a loss or change to their sense of smell or taste) or have been instructed to do so by a clinician or NHS contact tracer.
Lateral flow test kits are also now available for pick up without an appointment at the majority of local walk-in or drive-through test sites from 3.30pm each day.
Health Minister, Lord Bethell, said:
“We have built the largest network of diagnostic testing facilities in British history to ensure that everyone can get tested for covid-19 regularly. As a result, the UK is now a testing juggernaut, performing more tests than any comparable European country, which is helping to break chains of transmission, save lives and detect variants of concern.
“New walk-in sites like this one make it even easier to get a test no matter where you live. If you have symptoms of COVID-19, I urge you to book a test today and follow the advice of NHS Test and Trace if you are contacted, to protect others and stop the spread of the virus.”
Aberdeen City Council leader Councillor Jenny Laing, said:
“We are delighted to be supporting the national effort to curb the spread of Covid-19 by making this council facility available for a new walk-through test site. By working together in partnership, we can all play a role in keeping our communities safe.”