Testing for people with symptoms

Across December, drive-through Mobile Testing Units will operate once again. These sites are for those with symptoms – a new persistent cough, a high temperature or a loss of sense of taste or smell – and can be booked by calling 119 or visiting www.nhs.uk/coronavirus.

Planned dates and sites may be subject to change if testing is required in other locations:

Opening hours from 8th Dec: 10am – 3pm

• Mon 21 – Litherland
• Tues 22 – Litherland
• Weds 23 – Ainsdale

Opening times from 24th Dec: 10am -2.30pm

• Thurs 24 – Aintree Racecourse
• Fri 25 – NO MOBILE TESTING
• Sat 26 – NO MOBILE TESTING
• Sun 27  – NO MOBILE TESTING
• Mon 28 – Southport
• Tues 29 – Southport
• Weds 30 – Aintree Racecourse
• Thurs 31 – Aintree Racecourse
• Fri 1 Jan – NO MOBILE TESTING
• Sat 2 Jan – Southport
• Sun 3 Jan – Southport

In addition, local walk-through test centres are open every day from 8am to 8pm, providing easy access to COVID-19 tests for people who do not have access to a car and for those who have symptoms and should not travel by public transport.

Walk-through sites will open 9am-3pm on 25th and 28th December and on 1st January 2021. 

The four local test centres are located at:

• Bootle Town Hall L20 7AA
• Crosby Library Car Park, Haigh Road L22 OLQ
• Netherton Activity Centre, Glovers Land L30 3TL
• Southport Town Hall PR81DA

Those with symptoms seeking tests, need to book ahead of going to either the walk-through or drive-through sites. It’s quick and easy to book by calling 119 or going online at www.nhs.uk/coronavirus.

Find out about SMART coronavirus tests for people with no COVID-19 symptoms.