Coronavirus testing unit in Harrogate
The drive-through testing facility will be at the Old Education Offices on Ainsty Road
A mobile coronavirus testing service is in Harrogate today - for anyone showing symptoms of the virus to get tested.
The drive-through facility will be at the Old Education Offices on Ainsty Road
People are being urged to make an appointment first - either by phone or on the NHS website.
It comes as the virus infection rate in Harrogate has more than tripled from the weeks ending 30 August to 6 September.
The increase was from 10.6 cases per 100,000 people to 32.3.
Nineteen new cases have been confirmed in the past 48 hours and leaders have warned that everyone – wherever they live, work or visit – must be more vigilant to help prevent the spread of the virus.
North Yorkshire County Council leader Carl Les said: “We are seeing an escalation in the number of cases. While this remains lower than in some neighbouring towns and cities, such as Middlesbrough and Leeds, there is no room for complacency.
“We don’t want people to be over-anxious, but everyone needs to be vigilant.
“The sacrifices people have made during the pandemic were outstanding and we must all stick to the guidance to avoid a second spike.”
The testing site will return to Harrogate on September 15. It will be at the Dragon Road Car Park on Dragon Road.
Tests can be booked from 8pm the night before.