New community testing site in Coupar Angus
TUESDAY, 11 MAY, 2021
Immediate release.
New community testing site in Coupar Angus
From this Thursday (13 May), an additional community testing site for people who do not have symptoms of COVID-19 will be based in the car park of the Red House Hotel in Coupar Angus. The mobile testing van will visit Coupar Angus every Thursday for the next six weeks.
The additional mobile testing van will be available for anyone living or working in the Coupar Angus area to get tested.
The testing site is walk-in and there is no need to book an appointment. However, to make the process quicker, you can book in advance and pre-register your details by phoning 119.
Tayside residents who don’t have any of the three COVID symptoms (a new continuous cough, temperature, loss or change in sense of taste or smell) are encouraged to get tested at any of the sites across Tayside.
Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms should book a test in the usual way via nhsinform.scot or by calling 0800 028 2816.
Dundee 10am until 4pm |
Day |
Menzieshill Community Centre |
Monday |
Kirkton Community Centre |
Tuesday |
Finmill Community Centre, Fintry |
Wednesday |
Douglas Sports Centre |
Thursday |
Dundee International Sports Centre |
Friday |
Olympia Outdoor Parking, East Whale Lane |
Saturday |
Forthill Primary School, Broughty Ferry |
Sunday |
Angus 10.30am until 4pm |
Day |
Arbroath – Stanley Street Car Park |
Monday |
Monifieth – Riverview Car Park (football pitches) |
Tuesday |
Brechin – Maisondieu West Car Park |
Wednesday |
Forfar – East Greens Car Park |
Thursday |
Kirriemuir – Reform Street Car Park |
Friday |
Montrose – Baltic Street Car Park |
Saturday |
Carnoustie – Links Avenue Car Park |
Sunday |
Perth & Kinross 10am until 4pm |
Day |
Area Offices/Library, Pitlochry |
Monday |
Aberfeldy Community Fire Station |
Tuesday |
Atholl Street Car Park, Dunkeld |
Wednesday |
Red House Hotel Car Park, Coupar Angus |
Thursday |
Davie Park, Blairgowrie |
Thursday |
Auchterarder Fire Station |
Friday |
Kinross Fire Station |
Saturday |
Perth Community Fire Station |
Sunday |
The mobile testing units are safe and secure, with strict hygiene measures in place. Staff on site will support people through the testing process which involves self-administering a swab test. Full instructions will be provided. Testing is quick and easy with results communicated to people by text message 24 to 48 hours after the test.
Anyone who receives a positive PCR test result will be asked to self-isolate. Dedicated support is available to anyone who needs to self-isolate, including food packages and financial support. Further advice and information on what support is available for people who need to self-isolate is available from www.nhsinform.scot or www.taysidecares.co.uk
More information on the testing programme is available at www.covidtayside.scot.nhs.uk and www.taysidecares.co.uk
Background:
Anyone with the symptoms of COVID-19 – a new continuous cough, temperature, loss or change in sense of taste or smell should go online to nhsinform.scot to book a test or call 0800 028 2816 if you cannot get online.
How to self-isolate effectively – information and support for people who are asked to self-isolate because of COVID-19 is available from nhsinform.scot.
Remember FACTS for a safer Scotland:
F – Face coverings
A – Avoid crowded places
C – Clean your hands regularly
T – Two metres distance
S – Self isolate and book a test if you have symptoms
Contact:
NHS Tayside Communications
(01382) 424138
