People from Cambuslang and Rutherglen are being encouraged to get a Covid test as these areas are seeing a rise in cases.
To help identify cases, and control the spread, people can collect a testing kit at Newton Farm community wing from 3.30pm to 6pm tonight (Friday 21 May).
Dr Jackie Hyland, NHS Lanarkshire Consultant in Health Protection, said: “We need your help to make sure we keep infections down in your area.
“I would strongly encourage people from Drumsagard, and the wider Cambuslang and Rutherglen communities, to get a Covid test. The more the virus spreads undetected, the greater chance new variants can take hold.”
With Cambuslang and Rutherglen being close to the south of Glasgow, and the prevalence of the new variant, it is vital for people to get tested to help detect the strain and to identify how the virus is being passed from person to person.
People can also get a test at the Mobile Test Units – currently located at Eastfield Lifestyles Monday to Friday 9.30am-2.30pm and 9.30am-5.30pm Saturdays and Sundays and Blantyre Leisure Centre Monday to Sunday 9.30am-5.30pm.
Appointments for those with or without symptoms can be made by visiting the NHS Lanarkshire website – https://www.nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk/novel-corona-virus-covid-19/ – or by calling 0800 028 2816.
If you do not have any symptoms of COVID-19, you can go along to the Asymptomatic Testing Site at Larkhall Leisure Centre without an appointment.
Dr Jackie Hyland added: “No one wants restrictions to be put back in place. So be careful and think about where you are going to and what you are doing.
“You, your family and friends can make sure the infections stops spreading in your area by keeping your distance, wearing a face covering and washing your hands.
“In addition, getting tested and taking up the vaccine offer also play a crucial role in stopping the spread of the virus. Even if you have had the vaccine, you still need to follow FACTS.”
• F – face covering
• A – avoid crowded places
• C – clean hands and surfaces regularly
• T – two metres distance from other people
• S – self-isolate and book a test if you have covid-19 symptoms (new continuous cough, fever or loss of, or change in, sense of smell or taste)
If you have any questions about coronavirus, or for further information, please visit www.nhsinform.scot
