Please read these frequently asked questions about symptom-free testing.

If you do not have symptoms, you can walk in to one of our community testing centres for a free, quick test, with results available in as little as 30 minutes, or collect a test kit to take home – subject to availability. If you live in the same household as someone with COVID-19 but meet the exemption guidance which came into force on 16 August, you do not need to self-isolate but are advised to book a PCR test.įollowing a positive test result, you will be contacted by the NHS test and trace service, who will ask you for information about who you have seen in the past 14 days. If your test result is positive, you must self-isolate for a minimum of 10 days. Mobile testing units (MTUs) are used for short periods on varying dates within the borough, which we will publicise in advance. You can opt for a home test kit or to book an appointment at our testing station at Fairclough Street car park, Earlestown (open seven days a week from 8am to 1:30pm). A loss or change to your sense of smell or taste.A high temperature (37.8 degrees and above).You should arrange a 'PCR' test as soon as possible: ask for a coronavirus test online or call 119. If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, you should s tay at home and begin to self-isolate for 10 days from when your symptoms start. If you need help during COVID-19, or can volunteer to help, please contact St Helens Together on 01744 676767. These precautions are included in the government's guidance for the clinically extremely vulnerable. However, as someone who is at a higher risk of becoming seriously ill if you were to catch COVID-19, you should think particularly carefully about precautions you can continue to take. Guidance for the most vulnerableĬlinically extremely vulnerable people are advised to follow the same guidance as everyone else. Find out what changed following the move to Step 4. Step 4 isn't a return to normal and we should continue to act carefully. We are currently in step 4 of the government's roadmap, 'a new phase of continued caution whilst managing the risks of COVID-19'.

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