Coronavirus testing site opens in Willenhall seven days a week
A Covid testing site has been set up in Willenhall and will be offering free coronavirus tests for the rest of the month.
Walsall Council set up the mobile testing centre at The Wakes Ground car and lorry park and opened it today. It will be operating seven days a week until September.
Bosses have said it is moving around the borough depending on where it is most needed.
Councillor Stephen Craddock, health chief, said: "The mobile testing site moves around the borough depending on the demand. The advantage of this system is that it gives us the option to move the testing sites around the borough on a roving basis to communities and areas where it may be more difficult for people to get tested.
"The test for coronavirus is free and it is important that we all follow government guidance about getting a coronavirus test if we start to show any symptoms. These are a loss or change in sense of smell or taste, a high temperature or a new continuous cough. Even if you have one of these symptoms, no matter how mild please stay at home and book a test straight away. Everyone who you live with and those in your support bubble, must also stay at home.
“The testing centre is drive through only, so anyone without access to a car must apply for a home testing kit to be posted out. All tests must be pre-booked as soon as symptoms develop by calling 119 or via the NHS Website. People are urged not to turn up without first booking a test.”
