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Coronavirus testing site closes in Fulwood as new facility opens in Walton-le-Dale

Posted on - 30th August, 2020 - 5:53pm | Author - | Posted in - Deepdale, Fulwood, Health, Preston City Centre, Preston News, Walton-le-Dale
Walton-le-Dale Park and Ride Pic: Google
Walton-le-Dale Park and Ride Pic: Google

A drive-through coronavirus testing site is open at Walton-le-Dale Park and Ride.

The facility opened on Saturday (29 August) and will continue to operate for the foreseeable future.

Testing will be carried out on a a cordoned-off section of the Park and Ride site, which is based by the Capitol Centre.




The Park and Ride service will operate as normal while the testing facility is in place, with parking still available on the main car park.

Read more: Preston could see a lift of restrictions in the next few days, according to Director of Public Health

Meanwhile the drive-through testing site at Preston’s College in Fulwood has closed, as students are set to return to study.

Preston's College Pic: @GentryPNE
All tents, signs and barriers have been removed from Preston’s College Pic: @GentryPNE

On Bank Holiday Monday (31 August), the drop-in testing centres at Issa Medical Centre in Deepdale and Preston Markets will be closed. They will open again on Tuesday 1 September.

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