A new, regional COVID-19 testing centre will be opening at the Wroughton Park and Ride site from Saturday.
The larger centre, hich is replacing the County Ground test site, will be capable of testing more than 2,000 people a day and will be in place for at least the next six months.
Who can ask for a test
You can ask for a test:
- for yourself, if you have coronavirus symptoms now (a high temperature, a new, continuous cough, or a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste)
- for someone you live with, if they have coronavirus symptoms
This service is for people in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The tests are not suitable for children under 5 years old.
If you’re asking for a test for someone else and the person is aged 13 or over, check they’re happy for you to ask for a test for them.
When to ask for a test
You need to have the test in the first 5 days of having symptoms.
It’s best to ask for the test in the first 3 days, as it may take a day or two to arrange.
What the test involves
The test usually involves taking a swab of the inside of your nose and the back of your throat, using a long cotton bud.
How do I ask for a test?
You can ask for a test online.
I am having chemo therapy on Thursday 23 July, preceded by a necessary blood test at my surgery in Haydon Wick on Monday 20 July at 9.55 am. Within the last few minutes, GWH want me to have a Covid test at 10.35 am at GWH. Obviously impossible.
Is there something I can do???