RESIDENTS are being urged to get tested for coronavirus at a new site - even if no symptoms are being displayed. 

The facility will be based at the Renfrew Town Hall and will run on a drop-in basis, which means that no booking is needed.

It is being targeted at anyone who lives, works or goes to school in the area and is only for those who are not displaying any symptoms.

The facility will use lateral flow tests – which are quick tests processed on-site and see results returned via text message within 45 minutes.

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People will also be able to collect free testing kits to take home with them and don’t require a booking or to take a test at the facility to receive these.

It will open from Wednesday, May 19 until Tuesday, May 25 to help stop the spread of the virus. 

Tests will be available from 9am to 5pm on Wednesday, Friday, Monday and Tuesday and 11am to 7pm on Thursday and 11am to 3.30pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Renfrewshire Council Depute Leader Jim Paterson said: “Cases of Coronavirus are falling and we are starting to see restrictions relaxed which is great news, testament to everyone’s efforts in following the rules and helping to stop the spread of the virus.

“The temporary testing site at Renfrew Town Hall is part of the national community testing programme and I would encourage anyone who lives, works or goes to school in Renfrew to visit and take a test.

“By doing this, you are helping yourself, your loved ones and your community – helping to keep cases low and further reduce transmission of the virus.”

Anyone who tests positive will be required to self-isolate – along with the rest of their household - for ten days.