The latest location, which was chosen instead of Sheffield Wednesday’s Hillsborough stadium, has begun testing NHS staff with symptoms of the virus. The Star understands accessibility was the deciding factor between the two locations as Owlerton Stadium has a larger car park and better access to entrances and exits.
5. Government aims to open 50 ‘drive-through’ test centres by the end of April.
Nurses instruct and help National Health Service (NHS) workers as they self swab for coronavirus at a drive through testing site at the Owlerton Events Centre (OEC), which has donated it's facilities to help with the increase in testing. Photo: Christopher Furlong
6. Social distancing in place
To ensure social distancing guidelines are adhered to, upon arriving at a centre you must stay in your car and won't go inside anywhere. Photo: Christopher Furlong
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