HARLOW residents who access regular, symptom-free, rapid Covid-19 tests are being encouraged to plan ahead due to closures during the Easter Bank Holiday weekend.

All of Essex County Council’s twelve Covid-19 rapid test centres will be closed on Good Friday (2 April) and Bank Holiday Monday (5 April).

The centres will, however, be operating normal hours on Saturday and Sunday (3 and 4 April).

Normal service will resume on Tuesday 6 April.

Why should I get tested?

You may be unaware you have Covid-19 if you are showing no symptoms and you could, unknowingly, be passing it on to family, friends and loved ones. The more people that get tested, the quicker we can stop the spread.

What is a rapid lateral flow test (LFT)?

A lateral flow test (LFT) allows people who have no symptoms to find out if they are infected, but not know it yet. It’s a rapid test, and you can get a result within 20-30 minutes.

Who can get tested?

If you don’t have symptoms and you live or work in Essex you can get a test. We have test centres set up in all districts. See locations listed below.

How do I get a test?

If you live or work in Essex, you can get a test by:

booking online
telephone
email
Note: These tests are only for people who DO NOT have symptoms.

If you have Covid-19 symptoms, you need to book a test with GOV.UK.

Also, you shouldn’t get a test if you have recently received a positive test.

Call 0333 772 6144
Lines are open from 8am to 8pm, every day including Saturday and Sunday.

Test centre locations:

Basildon
Towngate Theatre, St. Martins Square, SS14 1DL

Braintree (Witham)
Witham Town Football Club, Spa Road, Witham, CM8 1UN

Brentwood
The Nightingale Centre, Pastoral Way, Warley, CM14 5WF

Castle Point
Waterside Farm Leisure Centre, Somnes Avenue, Canvey Island, SS8 9RA

Chelmsford
Central Baptist Church, Victoria Road South, CM1 1LN
(Please note: There is no parking on site. The nearest parking is located in High Chelmer shopping centre)

Colchester
Colchester Leisure Centre, Leisure World, Cowdray Avenue, CO1 1YH

Epping Forest
Theydon Bois Village Hall, Coppice Row, CM16 7ER

Harlow
Civic Centre, The Water Gardens, College Square, CM20 1WG

Maldon
West Maldon Community Centre, Sunbury Way, CM9 6YH

Rochford
The MegaCentre, 7 Brook Road, Rayleigh, SS6 7UT

Tendring
Long Meadows Community Centre, Long Meadows, Harwich, CO12 4US

Uttlesford
Saffron Walden ECL, 39 Audley Road, Saffron Walden, CB11 3HD

What happens if I test positive?

If you test positive, you will need to self-isolate immediately. Find out what you must do and how to get support if you are self-isolating.

What happens if I test negative?

You must remember to continue to follow guidance on social distancing, keep 2m from other people, and remember, Hands Face Space.