Coronavirus testing sites continue to operate across Sefton this November

Sefton Council will continue to support coronavirus testing, seven days a week, at locations across the Borough this November – ensuring an easy and straightforward process for those with symptoms to book a test.

Mobile Testing Units, where residents can drive in for their booked tests, and local walk-through test centres will operate at various locations in Sefton.

Margaret Jones, Sefton’s Director of Public Health, said: “By taking a test as soon as we have any of the coronavirus symptoms, a new persistent cough, a high temperature or a loss of our sense of taste or smell, we can reduce the risk of passing COVID-19 on to others.

“We have almost daily mobile testing site facilities and four walk-through sites in Sefton, and there is now more lab capacity to process test results and speed up responses.

“I would encourage anyone who needs a test to book one, by calling 119 or visiting www.nhs.uk/coronavirus and help protect the lives and livelihoods of our families, our friends and our communities.”

Testing is only available for those either with coronavirus symptoms or those who have been asked to get tested by a doctor, public health professional or by their local council.

Planned dates and locations for November Mobile Testing Units across Sefton are as follows, but may be subject to change if testing is required in other locations:

Sun 1 – Maghull
Mon 2 – Aintree
Tues 3 -Aintree
Weds 4 – Litherland
Thurs 5 – Litherland
Fri 6 – Litherland
Sat 7 – Maghull
Mon 9 – Southport
Tues 10 – Southport
Weds 11 – Southport
Thurs 12 – Litherland
Fri 13 – Litherland
Sat 14 – Maghull
Mon 16 – Aintree
Tues 17 – Southport
Weds 18 – Southport
Thurs 19 – Southport
Fri 20 – Southport
Sun 22 – Maghull
Mon 23 – Litherland
Tues 24 – Litherland
Weds 25 – Southport
Thurs 26 – Southport
Fri 27 – Southport
Sun 29 – Maghull
Mon 30 – Southport

The Council has supported the provision of mobile testing since the start of July and introduced Merseyside’s first two walk-through centres in August and a further two new walk-through centres earlier in October.

The local walk-through test centres are open every day from 8am to 8pm, providing easy access to COVID-19 tests for people who do not have access to a car and for those who have symptoms and should not travel by public transport.

The four local test centres are located at: