Wakefield Council has thanked the public for their hard work in helping lower rates of Covid-19 in the district. These are all the testing centres and vaccination sites in operation in Wakefield and the Five Towns, as of Tuesday, February 16. Anyone displaying Covid-19 symptoms is urged to get a test by visiting nhs.uk/coronavirus or calling 119. Coronavirus vaccines are being offered by the NHS to a number of priority groups. Over-65s, those classed as clinically extremely vulnerable and frontline health and social care workers can book their vaccine appointments on the NHS website here.
1. Testing at home
Wakefield Council also operates a ‘Drop Off and Take Away’ service in partnership with Conexus Healthcare, for those who cannot access testing sites. The local testing delivery service is available from Monday to Friday and bookings for appointments can be made at www.nhs.uk/ask-for-a-coronavirus-test or by calling 01924 224497. Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images
2. Testing site
A mobile testing unit is in operation at Minsthorpe Leisure Centre. Mobile testing units travel around the UK to increase access to coronavirus testing where it is needed. They may also visit sites such as care homes, police stations and prisons. Photo: Google Maps
3. Testing site
A permanent Covid-19 test site opened at Castleford Swimming Pool on Thursday, February 11, 2021. Speaking at the time, Wakefield Council said the site would "make testing even more accessible for our residents." The site is accessible on foot, but appointments must be made in advance. Photo: Google Maps
4. Testing site
The district's first permanent testing site opened at Wakefield Waterfront last year. Located off Barnsley Road, close to the Hepworth Wakefield, it offers walk-in tests to people who have booked in advance online. Photo: Scott Merrylees