A walk-in Coronavirus testing centre has opened in Bangor, to make it easier for people in the area to get an appointment for a COVID-19 test closer to home.
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board confirmed the testing centre is now open after it was open for a piloting scheme over the weekend.
The testing centre is located on Bangor University’s Dean Street car park and is open 8am – 8pm, seven days a week.
People will need to make an appointment before attending for a test. An appointment for a test can be made by visiting the Welsh Government website: https://gov.wales/apply-coronavirus-covid-19-test or by phoning 119.
Siân Gwenllian MS, who represents the city of Bangor in the Senedd has welcomed confirmation that a Covid-19 testing centre will be coming to the city.
She said: “I welcome the announcement that a test centre will be opened in Bangor this week.
“It’s about time. The centre should have been opened before Bangor went into a local lockdown period, for example, and especially before the firebreak lockdown period.”
The MS said that she had been informed that discussions had been held between Bangor University and Deloittes, which is responsible for the contract for the local testing centre.
The MS added: “If we are serious about tackling this virus, which has caused so much devastation, it is important that we have a robust and effective testing plan.
“I welcome the announcement, and I am pleased to finally see progress on this issue.”
