Surge testing for coronavirus has begun today for Bucks residents after the South African variant was detected in Wooburn Green. 

Home tests are being delivered by volunteers to all households in the village and parts of Flackwell Heath and a mobile unit has been deployed in the area.

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Bucks Free Press: A map provided by Buckinghamshire Council showing the areas where residents are asked to be testedA map provided by Buckinghamshire Council showing the areas where residents are asked to be tested

The news was announced yesterday afternoon and tests will be arriving at resident's doors from today until Tuesday March 2.

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Residents without symptoms are asked to visit the mobile testing unit in Wooburn Green at the Red Lion Public House Car Park.

The unit opened at 11am today and will continue to be open every day 9am-5pm until March 2.