What people in Sheffield are being asked to do to lower ‘stubborn’ coronavirus infection rate
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Residents of the city are encouraged to book tests at the centre, which the council says comes as they are “exploring more ways in which we can support our communities to get tested.”
Greg Fell, Director of Public Health in Sheffield, said: "The numbers in Sheffield are higher than they should be and are proving quite stubborn to get down.
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Hide Ad"It’s not fair to say that Sheffield’s at risk of lockdown – the numbers in Sheffield are nowhere near the numbers in Leicester, they are in a different league altogether – however they are higher than is comfortable.
"One of the things we agreed to do last week as a team and a director of public health, is to re-emphasise and re-energise our strategy, particularly focused on increasing access to testing and making it more available and accessible.”
People should only book a test if they have symptoms of Covid-19. Tests can be arranged by calling 119, can be booked online here or you can walk-in at the additional unit at the Olympic Legacy Park Car Park, off the B6085, Worksop Road, S9 3TL.
The centre opened on July 11 and will remain available to people until Friday, July 17.
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Hide AdTests can be booked online at nhs.co.uk/Coronavirus, however we do accept walk-ins so you can attend without an appointment.
If you have any of the following symptoms, call 119 or book to arrange a test:
A high temperature,
A new, continuous cough,
A loss or change to your sense of smell or taste.
Mr Fell added: “UK-wide, it is clear we are out of the first wave of the Coronavirus, but it is far from over.
"We have to learn to live with it as we will see a rapid spread again if we are not careful. By careful we mean, continuing to wash your hands or use hand sanitiser, keep your distance and wearing a face covering if you are travelling on public transport.”