COVID-19 mobile testing units will return to Dunbar, Port Seton, Whitecraig, North Berwick, Haddington, Tranent, Prestonpans and Longniddry over the next week.
As almost 1 in 3 people who have Covid-19 don’t show any of the usual symptoms, it’s possible for people to be passing the virus on to loved ones and people in the community. By getting tested – even if someone feels fine and has received vaccination – they can find out if they are positive, and take immediate action to stop the spread of the virus to others, by self-isolating.
The testing centre for people with no symptoms of the virus, located at the former Stoneyhill Community Centre in Musselburgh, will continue to operate from Tuesday to Saturday between 11am-6pm. It is open to everyone from East Lothian, as long as they don’t have symptoms, with no appointment being required.
Anyone with symptoms – most commonly a continuous cough, fever/high temperature, loss of or change in sense of smell/taste – is required to book a test. They will then be advised where to attend for their appointment.
The schedule for mobile test units (generally open 10am-6pm unless stated otherwise), which can also be visited by people with no symptoms, is:
Friday, 4 June
- Dunbar Leisure Pool
- Loch Centre, Tranent
- North Berwick Community Centre
- John Muir House, Haddington
Saturday, 5 June; Sunday, 6 June
- Dunbar Leisure Pool
- Loch Centre, Tranent
Monday, 7 June
- Prestonpans Community Centre
- Longniddry Community Centre* - open 10am-3pm only
- North Berwick Community Centre
- John Muir House, Haddington
Tuesday, 8 June; Wednesday, 9 June; Thursday, 10 June
- Port Seton Centre
- Mercat Bar & Grill, Whitecraig
- North Berwick Community Centre
- John Muir House, Haddington
Friday, 11 June
- Dunbar Leisure Pool
- Loch Centre, Tranent
- North Berwick Community Centre
- John Muir House, Haddington
Saturday, 12 June; Sunday, 13 June
- Dunbar Leisure Pool
- Loch Centre, Tranent
Walk-in appointments are available on the day. Alternatively bookings can be made from 6pm on the day before you want to take a test either online at: get a free test online or by phone: 0300 303 2713. When asked why you are booking a test, select: ‘my local council or health protection team has asked me to get a test, even though I do not have symptoms’.
It’s also possible for people to order delivery of home test kits - Coronavirus (COVID-19): getting tested in Scotland - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)
Further information about community testing arrangements in East Lothian is available on the Council’s website.