Locally led Covid testing for people without coronavirus symptoms is set to be rolled out in Rugby today with the aim of protecting those most at risk.
The new test centre at the Indian Centre, 1 Edward Street, Rugby, CV21 2EZ will be in addition to the testing facilities already running in Bedworth, Leamington, Nuneaton and Water Orton. Those using the site will be tested using fast-turnaround lateral flow test kits supplied by NHS Test and Trace in a bid to identify undiagnosed cases and stop people 'unwittingly spreading the virus'.
Cllr Seb Lowe, Conservative Leader of Rugby Borough Council, said in a recent press statement, “With 1 in 3 infections in people without symptoms, there could be many more residents who are currently infected and don’t know it. These rapid tests will be another tool that will help us to identify cases of Covid-19 and prevent onward transmission. The earlier we can identify these cases the fewer people will be infected."
“I would ask all residents in areas with particularly high rates of infections, such as Benn ward, Coton and Boughton, Admirals and Cawston and New Bilton, to book one of these rapid tests as soon as they are able. A negative test can reassure residents that they are not infectious at the time they take the test, while a positive test will mean that they can take steps to protect their friends and family."
Cllr. Lowe, "This programme is one that we have been working on with partners now for some time, and I look forward to it opening and reaching its potential to tackle the spread of the virus within our borough.”
