We have had numerous call from people asking about COVID-19 testing. GP Practices are not part of the testing process, so if you wish to book a COVID-19 test the either:

• Call 119, OR

• Visit nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

Just to recap if you have any of the symptoms below you are eligible for a test:

• a high temperature – this means you feel hot to touch on your chest or back (you do not need to measure your temperature)

• a new, continuous cough – this means coughing a lot for more than an hour, or 3 or more coughing episodes in 24 hours (if you usually have a cough, it may be worse than usual)

• a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste – this means you've noticed you cannot smell or taste anything, or things smell or taste different to normal

You need to get the test done in the first 5 days of having symptoms.