A mobile coronavirus testing site will be coming to High Wycombe tomorrow.

The site will be running for 'up to two days' and are not available on a drop in basis.

Bucks residents have been urged to only book a test should they have coronavirus symptoms, or unless specially advised to do so by a medical professional.

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Tests can also be arranged for someone else in your household. should they have coronavirus symptoms (including a high temperature; a new, continuous cough; a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste).

Further details of the testing sites will be provided on booking, which can be arranged by visiting GOV.UK: coronavirus. and select the appropriate link for you within the ‘testing’ section of information. 

It is also possible to order a home testing via the website.

Gareth Williams, Cabinet Member for Public Health and Community Engagement at Buckinghamshire Council, said: “If you have coronavirus symptoms, please book a test as soon as you can and isolate unless you get a ‘negative’ result.

"It’s really important that everyone in Buckinghamshire remains vigilant and continues to follow guidance on matters like social distancing and meeting with others, including the ‘rule of six’ from 14 September.

"By working together, we can help stop the spread of the virus, and testing is a vital part of this.”

Dr Raj Bajwa, GP and Chair of NHS Buckinghamshire Clinical Commissioning Group, said: “Testing is essential to help keep NHS services running smoothly and to help vulnerable people stay as safe as possible from coronavirus infection.

"These mobile sites offer a great boost to our testing capabilities in Buckinghamshire, so we hope they will be well-used by those that need them.”