Coronavirus update from
Telford and Wrekin Council
12 February 2021
Book a COVID-19 test if you live in these areas
 Please get tested if you live in:
- Donnington
- High Ercall
- Egmond
- Cherrington
- Crudgington
- Tibberton
- Waters Upton
Infection rates have been high in these areas, as well as testing rates being relatively low with a high proportion testing positive.
Getting tested if you have symptoms
You should self-isolate immediately and book a test if you have any of the COVID-19 symptoms:
- a high temperature
- a new, continuous cough
- a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste
A free NHS test can be booked on the government website.
Precautionary symptoms
Many local residents who have tested positive for COVID-19 showed the following symptoms:
- aches and pains
- feeling very tired for no good reason
- sore throat
- runny nose
- sneezing
- tummy ache in children
If you show any of these symptoms we ask that you get tested. You do not need to self-isolate unless you receive a positive test result.
When booking, in the section "Why are you asking for a test?", please select: "My local council or health protection team has asked me (or someone I live with) to get a test, even though I do not have symptoms."
Getting tested if you have no symptoms
There are now more sites than ever in Telford and Wrekin offering rapid tests to people without symptoms:
- Madeley at The Anstice
- Newport at Cosy Hall
- Oakengates at The Place
- Selected pharmacies across the borough
More pharmacies will open to offer rapid tests in the coming weeks.
Who should get a rapid test?
If you have been regularly leaving home for essential reasons (like for work) please book a rapid test.
You can only get a rapid test if you have no symptoms.
Pharmacies can offer tests to those aged 11 years and over, other sites offer tests to those aged 16 and over.
How can you get a rapid test?
You can browse available testing sites, slots and book a rapid test online. Often you can get a test on the same day you book.
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