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People without symptoms will be able to go to Galashiels Volunteer Hall to get tested. Photo: Kirsty O'Connor/PA Wire FIVE Borders towns are set to offer coronavirus tests to people without symptoms from next week, NHS Borders has announced. In a press release issued today (March 17), the health board revealed the next places that the 'no symptoms' community testing programme will be rolled out in. Among those towns is Galashiels, with coronavirus tests available at the Volunteer Hall between March 25-28 to people without symptoms. NHS Borders’ director of public health, Dr Tim Patt...

FOUR Borders towns are set to offer coronavirus tests to people without any symptoms this week.

AN INCREASE of coronavirus cases in the region is a “stark reminder” that COVID-19 “hasn’t gone away”, says an NHS Borders chief.

NHS BORDERS has renewed an appeal to people who live and work in Hawick, urging them to book a coronavirus test even if they have no symptoms.

THE leader of Scottish Borders Council has issued a statement about the coronavirus lockdown, with some children returning to school next week. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced yesterday (February 16) that the planned return to classrooms for P1-3 pupils from Monday (February 22) will go ahead, as well as the reopening of pre-school settings. Some senior-phase secondary students will also be able to return to complete essential practical coursework. However, Ms Sturgeon – who described education as the “overriding priority” – confirmed that current coronavirus lockdown...