New Deepdale Covid-19 test centre welcoming walk-ins

Posted on - 7th August, 2020 - 2:26pm | Author - Abi Beaney | Posted in - Deepdale, Health, Preston News

Woman finishing coronavirus test — Testing at the new Deepdale test centre. Pic: Deepdale Community Association / Twitter

A new Covid-19 testing centre has opened in Deepdale today (Friday 7 August).

The centre, which is based in the car park at Issa Medical Centre, is operating on a walk-in basis, with no appointment required. Anybody who needs a test is invited to attend.

A woman having a coronavirus test — One of the first people to be tested in Deepdale testing centre. Pic: Deepdale Community Association / Twitter

The test centre opens as Preston is expected to go into a Government-enforced local lockdown.

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There is also a drive through test centre at Preston College, however it is operating on an appointment only basis.

What do you think of the new test centre opening? Let us know in the comments below.

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