Coronavirus testing centre back up-and-running in Harrogate

The centre has been set up at Harrogate Hydro car park on Jenny Field Drive and is for anyone aged over five with symptoms.

It is being organised by the Ministry of Defence and Department of Health and Social Care.

People have been warned to not just turn up, but make an appointment first.

There are two ways to do this depending on which testing group you are part of.

Anyone aged five and over who is showing coronavirus symptoms should register for a test on the NHS website.

People who don't have access to the internet, or who have difficulty with the digital portals, can ring the new 119 service to book.

Key workers and members of their household should register for a test on the government website.

Tests can be booked from 8pm the night before.

Testing was previously held on the car park on the 5th, 16th and 17th of May.

By Jacob Webster, Local Democracy Reporter

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