"Know about how testing can be availed for COVID-19"
"COVID Testing Centre Kensington"
[ "Know about how testing can be availed for COVID-19;With COVID-19 cases rising every day, the UK government has decided onexpanding the list of people who can get their tests done. This list isinclusive of essential workers, people above 65 years of age, and people whosework cannot be conducted from home for example construction workers, shopworkers, delivery drivers, etc. Additionally, the test would also be availablefor:; Workers involved in social care along with the people residing in thecare homes NHS patients and workers will also be tested if any symptoms arevisibleWhen is the COVID-19test effective?The test for COVID-19 would only be accurate and effective if a personis exhibiting the symptoms of the disease. As per the advisory shared by the UKgovernment a person should get himself/herself tested within the first threedays of the appearance of symptomsHow test can bearranged?A person can get himself referred or he/she can be referred by theemployer if that person is an essential worker in Northern Ireland, Scotland,or EnglandSelf-referring:A person who is an essential worker and is self-isolating himself candirectly book a test. There is an option of a home test kit along with aregional test site drive-through like;COVID-19 Testing Centre Kensington;appointment.Employer referral:;This portal gives employers the power to refer their workers for testingif they are under self-isolation or any member of their family has shownsymptoms of COVID-19. This is a completely secure portal where the completelist of workers with the names and contact details can be uploaded. If anyessential worker has been referred through this portal then a text message willbe sent to that worker. That text message would have a unique invitation codefor booking a test.Testing processA Covid-19 test involvestaking a swab from the back of the throat and nose. This can be done by theperson himself. There are several ways by which a person living in the UK canget himself tested;Home testing:Home testing kits are being delivered to the homes of the people so thatthey can test not only themselves but their families as well. No one needs toleave their house to get them tested for the disease. These test kits are beingdelivered with the help of Amazon and the sample will be collected from thehouse by the Royal Mail serviceRegional testing sites:A network of drive-through regional testing sites has been opened whereanyone can get testedMobile testing units:UK government has also deployed various mobile testing units that aretravelling all around the country. This has been done to increase access to thetesting facilities.Satellite Centres:The capability of NHS is being increased by providing them with testkits directly to the satellite centres. These centres are located in placeslike hospitals where the need for the test is urgent or highly significant.NHS Facility:Testing has been made available for patients and essential workers atall NHS facilities." ]