Drive-through testing for coronavirus available in Scarborough today

A mobile unit testing people for coronavirus is in Scarborough for a third day this week.
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The drive-through checks - run by the military - have been at the Park and Ride on Seamer Road since Sunday.

The tests are for eligible key workers and those deemed a priority.

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To receive a test, they must register for a self-referral on the Government website: self-referral.test-for-coronavirus.service.gov.uk/Last week the Government announced that as well as key workers, it would be making tests available to anyone over 65 with symptoms, anyone with symptoms whose work cannot be done from home, and anyone who has symptoms of coronavirus and lives with any of those identified above.

Testing takes place on Seamer Road in Scarborough. Picture: JPI Media/ Richard PonterTesting takes place on Seamer Road in Scarborough. Picture: JPI Media/ Richard Ponter
Testing takes place on Seamer Road in Scarborough. Picture: JPI Media/ Richard Ponter

You can see the current list of eligible key workers and those prioritised for testing on the Government website: www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-getting-tested.

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Testing takes place on Seamer Road in Scarborough. Picture: JPI Media/ Richard PonterTesting takes place on Seamer Road in Scarborough. Picture: JPI Media/ Richard Ponter
Testing takes place on Seamer Road in Scarborough. Picture: JPI Media/ Richard Ponter
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