'Together we are making a difference' Kenilworth residents encouraged to take part in community testing
By James Smith
5th Aug 2021 | Local News
Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service (WFRS) is encouraging the residents of Kenilworth to get a test at one of the county's community testing sites for Covid-19.
Firefighters in the county have been volunteering and helping to run a number of testing centres, including Kenilworth's closest - the Adult and Community Learning Site, Pound Lane, Lillington, Leamington, CV32 7RT.
The Pound Lane centre is open from 8am to 8pm Monday and 10am-4pm Saturday and Sunday.
Community testing centres are set up to test people without Covid-19 symptoms (asymptomatic) in Warwickshire using lateral flow antigen testing.
The aim of testing people who do not have Covid-19 symptoms is to protect those most at risk, using rapid testing to speed up the process.
A Lateral Flow Test (LFT) detects the presence or absence of coronavirus by applying a swab or saliva sample to the device's absorbent pad. The sample runs along the surface of the pad, showing at the end a visual positive or negative result dependent on the presence of the virus.
Tests can be booked by following this link.
WFRS have said: "By getting tested, you are helping to play your part by breaking the chain of transmission and reducing the spread of Covid-19. Together we are making a difference!"
Warwickshire County Council is encouraging those who have to work away from home, or regularly come into contact with others to book a weekly test.
Occupational groups recommended for testing during lockdown include:
- Essential shops; supermarkets; financial services
- Early years; childcare; education- Food production; food processing
- Manufacturing; warehousing; packing; distribution- Transportation
- Essential public sector services (e.g. waste, Police, security)- Construction; utilities; communication
- Agency worker- Health or social care
Tests can be booked by following this link.
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