Peterborough mobile coronavirus testing sites remain open this week

The centre opened on Tuesday, July 21, and when it first opened Peterborough City Council said it would remain open until Sunday, July 26.

However, today a spokeswoman for the council said the centre would remain open this week.

Another mobile testing site was opened at Gladstone Park earlier this month, and will also remain open this week. Another permanent site at the East of England Showground is also open.

The spokeswoman said: “The Mobile Testing Units will continue to visit Peterborough throughout this week.

“The testing units will be located at the Gladstone site on the 29th July, 31st July and 2nd August, whilst testing will be available at the Dogthorpe site 28th July and 1st August.”

Anyone with symptoms can book a test by visiting www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-COVID-19-19 Those unable to access the internet can call 119 to book a test.

Key workers can log on to the self-referral portal www.gov.uk/apply-coronavirus-test-essential-workers. They will be offered a drop-down list of local options for testing including nearby mobile units.

People can also attend the mobile testing unit if they haven’t booked an appointment, although it is advisable to do so to avoid having to wait.