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Isle Of Wight's Coronavirus Testing Centre Now Open Seven Days A Week

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The Isle of Wight's COVID-19 testing centre is now open seven days a week - so more testing can be carried out.

It comes as the Isle of Wight's sixth coronavirus vaccination hub launched today (Monday), as previously reported by Isle of Wight Radio.

The centre at Newclose County Cricket Ground, Blackwater Road, Newport, will also be open for longer each day — from 8.30am until 4.30pm, including Sundays.

Simon Bryant, the Island's director of public health, said: 

"It remains extremely important that we all stick to the guidelines and stay at home – only leave home to purchase essential items, get a COVID-19 test, for exercise or to work if you absolutely cannot work from home.

"If you develop symptoms of COVID-19, self-isolate and don’t leave home for any reason except to get a test."

Islanders with COVID-19 symptoms who are unable to get a test slot online should call 119 and will then be advised of available appointments.

Home testing kits can also be ordered online or via 119. 

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