Lincoln's COVID rapid testing centre has done almost 200 tests in its first day
It's moved to Croft street, after being at the LNER stadium
Lincoln's asypmtomatic COVID rapid testing centre has done almost 200 tests in its first day.
Yesterday the facility at St Swithins Community Centre on Croft Street, off Monks Road opened after relocating from Lincoln City's LNER stadium, and will be there until the 7th February.
It has so far found one positive case which had not shown symptoms — a rate of 0.53%.
So far 6,556 people have been through the rapid testing centres in Boston and Lincoln and 83 asymptomatic cases have been found, a positivity rate of 1.27%, down on 1.83% the week started with.
The breakdown for the rapid testing centres in Lincolnshire:
Lincoln LNER – 2,298 tests, 42 positive (1.83%)
Haven High Boston – 1,550 tests, 12 positive (0.77%)
Peter Paine Boston – 2,499 test, 28 positive (1.12%)
St Swithin’s, Monks Road, Lincoln – 189, 1 positive (0.53%)
Overall – 6,556 tests, 83 positive (1.27%)
The St Swithin’s centre allows those who live in the area to attend on a walk-up basis at the site, which will be open daily from 8am to 8pm
There is no need to book and people can just turn up to the centre.
Anyone who appears positive on a lateral flow (rapid) test is encouraged to return for a confirmatory test using the PCR method (48 hours results).
The rapid turnout tests are supplied by NHS Test and Trace and deliver results within an hour via text message and/or email.
Health bosses are hoping for funding for further centres to open, along with re-opening the LNER, however, this has not yet been confirmed.