A mobile coronavirus testing centre has been set up in Weymouth.
The Department of Health has confirmed there is currently availability for tests at its mobile testing centre, based at the park and ride.
There have reportedly been long queues to access the site today.
Mobile testing units travel around the UK to increase access to coronavirus testing. They respond to need, travelling to test essential workers at sites including care homes, police stations and prisons.
There is currently availability for tests at our Mobile Testing Units today in:
— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) April 29, 2020
➡️ Weymouth
➡️ Isle of Wight
➡️ Skegness
➡️ Taunton
➡️ Kendal
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The pop-up facilities are manned by the Royal Marines and open to essential workers.
It comes as the government aims to reach 100,000 tests a day.
Earlier this week, the first coronavirus testing centre in Dorset opened at the park and ride in Creekmoor, Poole.
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