COVID-19 testing station in Padiham this weekend

A COVID-19 community testing station will be available in Padiham town centre this weekend.
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The drop-in testing facility will be at the doctors' surgery next to the town hall on Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 3pm both days. If it's possible please attend on foot as there are roadworks affecting the town centre.

You don't need an appointment or to be showing any symptoms, but you must be aged 18 or over.

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Burnley Council leader Coun. Charlie Briggs said: "It's vital that we continue to test, test and test some more to keep on top of the coronavirus and keep the number of positive cases in our borough as low as possible.

COVID testing will be available in Padiham this weekendCOVID testing will be available in Padiham this weekend
COVID testing will be available in Padiham this weekend

"It's important that we all remain vigilant. We've seen a small increase in the number of positive cases in recent days and the way to keep on top of this is to get tested so we control any spread of the virus.

"The support from our residents has been wonderful and has played a massive role in helping get our borough out of local restrictions. We want to stay that way and testing will help us do that."

The Mayor of Padiham, Coun. Howard Hudson, said: “I would urge residents of Padiham to take advantage of the testing facility over this weekend. I also would like to thank residents of Padiham for adhering to the Government guidelines for COVID-19, especially during the local lockdown, which does make everyone’s life difficult.

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"However, keeping the virus under control must be our overriding priority. The town council is happy to support this event.”

The community testing station opposite Burnley bus station remains opens seven days a week, 10am-3pm each day.