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A NEW coronavirus testing site was due to open in Dorset - but was cancelled after members of staff faced threats of violence from a group gathering outside. A Mobile Testing Unit (MTU) had been due to open in Stour Meadows car park in Blandford on April 4, 5, and 7. However, police had to be called to site on Sunday April 4 after staff faced threats of violence from a group of young people. The Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) said the testing facility was then also cancelled for the further two planned dates as a result. The DHSC is running the MTUs and said that it is still assessing its options for future deployment of another MTU in the area.
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TWO new mobile testing sites for residents who have Covid-19 symptoms have been established in Dorset. The mobile units will be available at North Beach Car Park in Swanage and Blandford s Stour Meadows Car Park from March 1. In Swanage testing days will be Thursday to Saturday every week, and there will be limited parking spaces available at North Beach Car Park at these times. Access for coastguards and visitors to the football ground will be unaffected. The Stour Meadows site will be in operation Sunday to Wednesday each week, with drivers wishing to park in the area asked to plan ahead and find alternative parking on these days.