A new walk-through coronavirus testing facility has opened for residents with symptoms near Leigh community centre.

The site is open for residents at the Elm Road Car Park, Leigh near the Leigh Community Centre.

Health bosses say testing at this site is only available for those with coronavirus symptoms – a high temperature, a new continuous cough, or a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste.

It comes weeks after another test site at the centre closed after a lack of tests.

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The new site is situated so it is easily accessible without a car. Those being tested will be required to follow public health measures, including social distancing, not travelling by taxi or public transport, practicing good personal hygiene and wearing a face covering throughout, including while travelling to and from the testing centre.

Anyone attending an appointment at a walk-through test site will be provided with guidance on getting to and from the test site safely, with additional support for vulnerable groups and people with disabilities.

Testing at the new site started today, Tuesday 19 January, with appointments made available each day.

Everyone with symptoms can book or order a test at nhs.uk/coronavirus. Those unable to access the internet can call 119 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland or 0800 028 2816 in Scotland to book a test.