AN MSP from Greenock says the opening of the Covid-19 test centre in Greenock is a key step in help to control the virus locally.

Jamie Greene believes the UK Government's centre at Crawfurdsburn Community Centre will play a vital role in keeping the infection rate down.

He said: “Inverclyde has been very badly affected by Covid-19 and this new testing facility in Greenock will help us fight back even harder against the virus.

“Residents across Inverclyde can now easily access this walk-in centre which will be instrumental as we continue to tackle the global pandemic."