A new Coronavirus community-testing centre for Holy Island residents and workers opens tomorrow afternoon (Thursday, 25 March).
As 1 in 3 people with Coronavirus do not show any symptoms - everyone is urged to get tested to keep Holy Island safe, even if they do not have symptoms or have had the vaccine. This way we can stop the virus spreading and start lifting restrictions sooner.
The new community-testing centre at Holyhead Leisure Centre is only for those not displaying symptoms. There is no need to make an appointment and test results will be provided within 30 minutes - 1 hour.
This is the latest element of a comprehensive community-testing programme, which began earlier this week. The centre will be open between 12-19.00 tomorrow (Thursday, March 25th). However, moving forward, the regular opening times will be:
Friday 11:00 – 19:00
Saturday 10:00 – 16:30
Sunday 10:00 – 16:30
Monday 11:00 – 19:00
Tuesday 11:00 – 19:00
Wednesday 11:00 – 19:00
Thursday 11:00 – 19:00
Testing will be delivered in partnership between the Welsh Government, UK Government, Isle of Anglesey County Council, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Public Health Wales, Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust, local volunteers and the Ministry of Defence, with logistical support from the Armed Forces.
Anglesey Council Leader, Councillor Llinos Medi, said, “Mass community testing seen as a vital step to identify as many positive cases who will be unknowingly infectious and stopping the virus from spreading further.”
“It is vital that everyone who lives or works on Holy Island gets tested and more important than ever now that we all stick to the rules to help protect our family, friends and the community.”
She added, “I’d like to thank the people of Holyhead and Holy Island. Your continued support will help keep our communities safe.”
Teresa Owen, Executive Director of Public Health at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, said, “The community testing centre for the residents of Holy Island will make it easier and quicker for people who live and work in the local area, who don’t have any symptoms of COVID-19, to get tested.”
“By identifying people who are COVID-19 positive and supporting them and their households to immediately self-isolate, we can help to bring infection rates down.”
Helpful numbers:
For all COVID-19 related queries for Holy Island residents, please call the advice line on 01248 752628 or 01443 425020.
Test, Trace, Protect calls from Contact Tracers will come from 02921 961133 and text messages from 07775 106684.
Further information:
http://www.anglesey.gov.uk/testing-holyisland
www.gov.wales/coronavirus
www.phw.nhs.wales
https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/covid-19/
Ends 24.3.21
Notes to Editors:
Please note: Anyone displaying Coronavirus (see below for full list of symptoms) should get a test at the walk-in and drive-through testing centre located at Stanley Crescent Car Park, Victoria Road, Holyhead, as soon as possible.
The Stanley Crescent testing centre is open from 8am until 8pm Monday-Sunday. There is no need to book an appointment.
It is essential that you and your household members self-isolate until you receive your test result.
Welsh Government are now offering an enhanced support package for anyone that needs to self-isolate. Please visit www.anglesey.gov.uk/testing-holyisland for information on what support and advice is available to you.