A pop-up Covid-19 test centre is opening this week in Buncrana in response to Covid-19 concerns.
The South Inishowen/Buncrana local area recorded Ireland’s highest rate of Covid-19 last week, at over six times the national average.
The HSE has announced that it will be operating a free pop up, walk-in/no appointment necessary Covid-19 test centre located at Nailors Row Car Park behind Cockhill Health Centre, Buncrana, Co. Donegal F93 PW65 on Wednesday 7th, Thursday 8th and Friday the 9th of July.
The centre will operate behind Cockhill Health Centre from 11am to 7pm on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and caters to all ages (under 16s accompanied).
The measures come amid concerns over an increase in cases of Covid-19 recorded in Inishowen over the last week. The HSE is encouraging people in communities throughout the north of the county to avail of this temporary facility in Buncrana. People can avail of testing if they have concerns about Covid-19, whether or not they have symptoms.
The HSE reminds everyone at this time of “the basics” in protecting one’s self and others from the spread of Covid-19. In particular, if you have symptoms, even if they are mild, do not attend work or social gatherings and get tested for Covid-19 – see https://www2.hse.ie/
The HSE’s COVID-19 Testing Centre located at St. Conals Campus, Kilmacrennan Rd. Letterkenny F92FW6Y and the Cleary Centre, Ballybofey Rd. Drumlonagher, Donegal F94 EH30 continue to operate as normal. Appointments can also be booked online here.
