There is now very high demand for coronavirus tests and it is vital we test people with symptoms to help stop the spread of the virus.
If you have COVID-19 symptoms, you must get a test.
If you don’t have symptoms, don’t get a test.
A recent survey at testing sites found a quarter of people turning up did not have symptoms. If you don’t have coronavirus symptoms, and have not been advised to take a test by a doctor or a public health professional or by your local council, you should not be booking a test. Healthcare professionals will be checking those for symptoms at testing sites.
If you have any coronavirus symptoms you must isolate immediately for 10 days (don’t wait for a test or a test result before doing so).
If you are identified as a contact of a positive case you must isolate for the full 14 days (even if for some reason you got a negative test during that period)
To stop the spread of the virus remember Hands. Face. Space: wash your hands regularly, use a face covering when social distancing is not possible and try to keep your distance from those not in your household.
