How to book a covid test in Sunderland during lockdown

The NHS test and trace service ensures that anyone who develops symptoms of Covid-19 can quickly be tested to find out if they have the virus.

Anyone with symptoms can book a free test though the NHS online and attend a drive-through or walk-in test centre.

Most units are open 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week with several different locations available.

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Walk-through testing sites
You may be able to access testing via a walk-through testing site. You should walk or cycle to this site and avoid travelling by public transport or taxi.

You can book an appointment via the usual booking process. We have walk-through test sites in Glasgow city centre (Glasgow Caledonian ARC) — Picture : John Devlin. 09/11/2020. GLASGOW. Glasgow Caledonian University, Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow, G4 0BA. GV of Covid Testing Centre. coronavirus, covid_19, Coronavirus (COVID-19): getting tested in Scotland. Walk-through testing sites You may be able to access testing via a walk-through testing site. You should walk or cycle to this site and avoid travelling by public transport or taxi. You can book an appointment via the usual booking process. We have walk-through test sites in Glasgow city centre (Glasgow Caledonian ARC)

Alternatively, you can ring 119 to book a test over the phone.

If you test positive for Covid-19 or have close contact with someone who has tested positive you will be contacted by the national Test and Trace programme.

A home test kit can also be delivered straight to your front door – this can be registered online.

Sunderland’s mobile testing unit include: (Testing is available by appointment only)

- Silksworth Overflow car park, Silksworth Lane, Sunderland, SR3 1AF

- Brinkburn Crescent Car Park, Houghton le Spring DH4 5HD (11am to 3pm)

Sunderland’s local pedestrian testing sites include: (Testing is available by appointment only)

- Johnson Street Car Park, University of Sunderland, City Campus, Sunderland SR1 3QQ (8am to 8pm)

- Commercial Road Car Park, Hendon, Sunderland SR2 8PX (8am to 8pm)

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