Testing Continues At Walk-In Covid 19 Centre In Newbridge.

Tuesday, 4 May 2021 06:35

The centre is operating at Newbridge Town Hall.

A walk-in pop up Covid 19 test centre is open in Newbridge today.

3 of the town's schools have reported cases of the virus.

The Newbridge Local Electoral Area reported the highest Covid 19 14 day incidence rate in the county in to two weeks to April 26th.

At 391.7 cases per 100,000 people, it was 250 points above the state's rate of 122.5.

Walk-in COVID-19 test centre open in Newbridge Town Hall, Co Kildare, daily till Sun May 9th. Opened 11am to 7pm. #CovidTesting #StaySafe #Newbridge @derderkenny @MargaretMcQui10 pic.twitter.com/gm8YwjplDk
— HSE Dublin South, Kildare & West Wicklow (@HSECHO7) May 4, 2021

The Health Service Executive says, the centre will operate from Newbridge Town Hall, until Sunday.

You should use this free, walk-in COVID-19 testing service if you:

are aged 16 years and over
do not have symptoms of Covid-19 but would like to be tested
have not tested positive for Covid-19 in the last six months
Remember, it’s 1 test per person.

You must bring photo identification with you and provide us with a mobile telephone number so we can contact you with your results.

Social distancing measures will apply as people attend for testing. If the waiting times are too long for you, you are welcome to return at another time or day.

Article amended to include HSE tweet.

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