Doors open to asymptomatic COVID test centre in Kirkcaldy

The Glebe Centre in Kirkcaldy began its work today (Monday) to test people who may have no symptoms of the virus, but could still be infectious and pass sit on to others.

It’s the second asymptomatic centre test centre to open in the region, after one at the Maxwell Centre, Cowdenbeath, started up earlier this month.

Both venues also offer confidential support, and practical help with food packages and financial to anyone who tests positive, and has to self isolate.

The Glebe Centre is open to anyone in the Kirkcaldy area. No appointments are necessary.

It will run from 8:00am to 8:00pm Monday to Friday and 11:00am to 5:00pm Saturday and Sunday, and provide rapid results.

Josie Murray, public health consultant, said: “We know that as many as one in three people with Covid-19 don’t have symptoms but are still infectious and able to pass the virus on to loved ones, friends and the wider community, including the most vulnerable.

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“By getting tested at the Glebe Centre, you can find out if you are positive even when you don’t have symptoms and take immediate action to stop the spread of the virus to others by self-isolating.”

Nigel Kerr, Fife Council head of protective services, said the support packages were designed to ease the pressures people could face in the event of a positive test - and not put them off coming forward.

He added: “Anyone who tests positive will be asked to self-isolate, and we know that can be really difficult for some – physically, mentally but, more often than not, financially.

“Not everyone is lucky enough to have family, friends or good neighbours nearby who can help with things like getting groceries or picking up prescriptions.

“Some people are only a week’s wages away from absolute poverty and can’t afford not to work.

“We don’t want these things to be a barrier to people getting tested.”

People should take their mobile phone to the centre if they have one so that they can receive results.

Alternative arrangements will be made for those who do not have a phone.

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