Two more new Covid testing centres to open in Derbyshire

Two new community testing centres for people who don’t have coronavirus symptoms open in Derbyshire this week.
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The two centres – in Erewash and Derbyshire Dales – will mean there are testing centres in each district and borough across Derbyshire.

In Erewash the new centre opens at West Park Leisure Centre in Long Eaton, at noon tomorrow (Wednesday).

Testing will take place from 9am to 7pm, seven days a week.

New Covid test centres are opening in Derbyshire this week. Photo: Justin Tallis/AFP/Getty ImagesNew Covid test centres are opening in Derbyshire this week. Photo: Justin Tallis/AFP/Getty Images
New Covid test centres are opening in Derbyshire this week. Photo: Justin Tallis/AFP/Getty Images
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However there will be no community testing available on March 4, 22 and 30 as the centre hosts regular blood donor sessions which will be going ahead as normal on these days.

The testing centre in Derbyshire Dales opens at 9am on Friday, February 26 at County Hall in Matlock and will also open from 9am to 7pm, seven days a week.

Meanwhile, the testing centre in Heanor will move to a new location at the Wilmot Street Centre from Thursday, February 25

Testing here will take place from 9am to 7pm, seven days a week.

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Up until then, people who live and work locally can still get tested at the current site at William Gregg VC Leisure Centre in Heanor until 7pm on tomorrow (Wednesday).

And a new centre opening at Hillstown Village Hall in Hills Town, will offer community testing from Monday, March 1 and will be open from 9am to 7pm, seven days a week.

This will replace the current sites at the Post Mill Centre and Shirebrook Village Hall which will continue to offer community testing up to 4pm on Sunday, February 28.

Dean Wallace, Derbyshire’s director of public health, said: “It’s great news that rates of infection are falling across Derbyshire, as they are nationally.

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“However, the virus is still out there and we need to make sure we are breaking the chain of transmission, especially among people who are still going out to work and mixing with colleagues and the public.

“For peace of mind, I’d urge anyone without symptoms to get tested regularly to make sure they aren’t unwittingly passing the virus on to colleagues, family or friends.

There’s no need to book an appointment at a community testing centre – just call in.

To check waiting times, click here.

People with symptoms are asked not to visit the community testing centres.

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Anyone with symptoms – a new, continuous cough, a high temperature or change to taste or smell – should ring NHS 119 or book a test online here.

Across Derbyshire community testing is now available at:

West Park Leisure Centre, Long Eaton (from February 24), County Hall, Matlock (from February 26), Queen’s Park Sports Centre, Chesterfield, Clay Cross Social Centre, Clay Cross, Pavillion Gardens, Buxton, William Gregg VC Leisure Centre, Heanor (until February 24), Wilmot Street Centre, Heanor (from February 25), Shirebrook Village Hall, Shirebrook (until February 28), Post Mill Centre, South Normanton (until February 28), Hillstown Village Hall, Hills Town (from March 1), Midway Community Centre, Swadlincote.Those attending are asked not to bring bags or other items with them that they don’t consider to be essential, but are asked to bring a fully charged smart phone if they have one.

Parents or guardians are asked to accompany those aged 11 to 16.Find out more information on community testing here.