As you’ll have seen, testing for Covid-19 is now available to anybody with symptoms in Cumbria at a range of locations.
We are delighted to confirm that another Military Mobile Testing Unit will be at the stadium from Monday 20 July - Wednesday 29 July with testing slots still available via the booking system below.
The Military Mobile Testing Unit will be based on the west side of the stadium on the dates shown below (enter via the Blues Store / McIlmoyle statue entrance) with a one-way system in operation.
Military staff will direct you through the testing procedure upon your entry to the site, with the exit back onto Warwick Road being via the east stand / Foreways junction.
Please adhere to the 7mph speed limit at all times, and take extra care when driving through the site.
Entry to the private garages, and to the electronic Post Collection facility, will not be affected.
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Military Mobile Testing Unit
Carlisle United FC, Brunton Park, Warwick Rd, Carlisle, CA1 1LL
You must go through the process to book a drive-through appointment – please do not turn up without a booked appointment.
Walk-through tests are available without an appointment.
Book your appointment here:
https://www.nhs.uk/ask-for-a-coronavirus-test
You can ask for a test:
+ for yourself, if you have coronavirus symptoms now (a high temperature, a new, continuous cough, or a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste).
+ for someone you live with, if they have coronavirus symptoms.
Testing is most effective in the first 3 days of COVID-19 symptoms appearing. Testing is considered effective up until day 5. No testing should be undertaken after day 5, unless for a specific reason.
NHS Trust staff should continue to access testing through their own organisation.
Advice if you think you have coronavirus can be found here: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
If you think you have Coronavirus you can also check your symptoms with 111's online symptom checker by following this link: https://111.nhs.uk/covid-19/
Those tested will receive their results by text within a few days. Please check the specific advice on how the test centre will work, the age range eligible for testing and ensure you have an appointment.
You should not turn up and be tested without booking an appointment.
