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A Covid testing centre has opened in the Furlong car park in Ringwood. A NEW testing centre for people with suspected coronavirus has opened in Hampshire. The walk-through facility at the Furlong car park in Ringwood is offering tests to anyone displaying symptoms, however mild. Appointments can be booked online or by calling 119. Testing is free and involves a swab of the nose and back of the throat, which takes less than a minute to complete. Anyone testing positive will be contacted by NHS Test and Trace. This will help to identify their close contacts and protect others in the com...

"This is how we can stop the spread of the virus. “This location has been chosen to making accessing testing as easy as possible for residents of the Vale. "There is no risk of those attending for tests passing on the virus to the wider public as long as everyone continues to observe the standard guidance – keep more than two metres apart, wash your hands regularly, and wear a face covering when necessary. “Our case rate is rising quickly and our health and social services are extremely busy. "It is crucial that everyone who needs a test gets one. "This is the only way that ...