Following a sharp rise in COVID cases in Newtown over the past few days, Powys Teaching Health Board and Powys County Council have reopening the Asymptomatic Testing Centre at the Park Street Day Centre in Newtown.

The centre reopened on Saturday 10 July.

The sharp rise in cases in Newtown sees the area with case rates of over 500 per 100,000.

COVID symptoms range from extremely serious to those who have no idea that they have the virus. Those with no symptoms may be ‘silent spreaders’; infecting others without realising it.

The health board asks that as many people as possible come forward for testing.

The Park Street centre is able to carry out rapid COVID tests for anyone who does not have any symptoms of COVID.

It’s really quick and easy; the test takes just a few minutes and results will be sent by text in half and hour.

The testing centre will be open from 11:30-5:30 seven days a week.

It is essential that we all continue to wear face coverings and follow the guidance on social distancing.