17 March 2021
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Covid-19 testing sites now open for local residents
Cheshire East residents can now access lateral flow testing through a range of testing sites that went live on Monday 15 March.
Tests are open to all residents, but they must be pre-booked. No walk-up appointments will be available.
The booking facility is now live and can be booked at: https://cheshireeast.zipporah.co.uk/LFT.Bookings
About lateral flow tests (LFT):
- They are FREE and open to all local residents
- For anyone who does NOT have Covid-19 symptoms
- Lateral flow tests MUST be pre-booked
- Some local pharmacies are also offering Lateral Flow Tests
BOOK your test at a local testing site or pharmacy at: https://cheshireeast.zipporah.co.uk/LFT.Bookings
Find your local testing site
Lateral Flow Testing can be undertaken at five new asymptomatic testing sites;
- Macclesfield Community Centre – Dukes Street, SK11 6UR;
- New Life Church, Danesford Community Centre, West Road, Congleton, CW12 4EU;
- Wesley Centre, Sandbach – Wesley Avenue, CW11 1DG;
- Middlewich Community Church – Brooks Lane, CW10 0JG; and
- Prestbury Village Hall – Macclesfield Road, SK10 4BW
Vaccine information
Almost 25 million people in the UK have now received a first dose of a vaccine, and more than 1.6 million have received a second.
In Cheshire East, the recent focus has been on following up those within the first four priority groups who have not yet received their first dose, including those who are housebound and anyone in the over 18 category with a long-term health condition. The Cheshire Clinical Commissioning Group, who are coordinating the vaccine rollout in Cheshire East, share regular updates on the local vaccination programme.
Deputy chief medical officer, Professor Jonathan Van-Tam, has answered some frequently asked questions on the Covid-19 vaccines, which includes an update on the daily vaccination numbers and advice on possible side effects.
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