People in Lichfield and Burntwood needing a COVID-19 test over the festive period are being told slots will still be available at local centres.

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Drive through and mobile testing units will be operating across Staffordshire over the Christmas and New Year spell.

They include:

  • 24th December: University West car park, Lichfield, WS13 6QG
  • 28th and 29th December: University West car park, Lichfield, WS13 6QG
  • 30th December: Sir Robert Peel Hospital, B78 3NG
  • 31st December: Sir Robert Peel Hospital, B78 3NG

Other locations will also be operating across the wider Staffordshire region. Booking can be made via the NHS Portal at www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test.

Cllr Johnny McMahon, cabinet member for health, care and wellbeing at Staffordshire County Council, said:

“Cases are continuing to rise across the county, and we need to do everything we can to help stop the spread.

“This includes getting a test if people are experiencing coronavirus symptoms such as a high temperature, cough and loss of taste or smell.

“We can’t afford to be complacent, especially over the festive period, so I would encourage people to think stick to the rules, and get tested if they are experiencing symptoms.”