Community Covid testing to start at Mill House Leisure Centre – Here's how you can book a test even if you don't have symptoms

Starting on Wednesday, January 27, at the Mill House Leisure Centre on Raby Road, members of the public will be able to book a Covid test even if they don’t have symptoms.

It is hoped that wider community testing will help identify those who have the illness but do not realise it – with up to a third of people with Covid not showing any symptoms.

Hartlepool Borough Council is encouraging anyone who is aged 18 or over, lives or works in Hartlepool and does not have coronavirus symptoms to get a test.

Those who are unable to work from home, come into contact with the public and have no access to other rapid testing are particularly urged to book a test.

Councillor Shane Moore, Leader of Hartlepool Borough Council, said: “At a time when Hartlepool is battling extremely high rates of Covid, I would appeal to everyone to please play their part by getting a test.

“Those we would particularly encourage to get a test are people who are unable to work from home, come into contact with the public and have no access to other rapid testing, such as taxi drivers, tradespeople, carers, social workers and nursery staff, for example.

“The more people who get tested, the quicker we can bring Covid cases down in Hartlepool.”

Anyone wanting to take a test must book in advance by visiting www.hartlepool.gov.uk/community-testing or by calling 01429 523330.

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