Covid-19 tests must be booked through the government website – but where are the testing sites in Essex this week?

A mobile testing site for coronavirus will be at Harlow Town Football Club this Wednesday and Friday.

The site on Elizabeth Way will be open for pre-booked appointments on Wednesday, June 3 and Friday, June 5 between 10.30am to 4pm each day.

The site is being supported by the military and is accessible for residents who meet the coronavirus testing criteria and strictly by appointment only.

The tests cannot detect whether somebody has had coronavirus in the past - symptoms are a fever and/or a cough.

Who is eligible to be tested at the drive-thru centres?

Everyone aged five is eligible to be tested for coronavirus if they are showing symptoms, which have been expanded to included a loss of taste or smell.

Where else in Essex will mobile testing occur this week

Wednesday, June 3: Harlow Football Club, Harlow, CM19 5BE; Dovercourt Bay Lifestyles, Low Road, Dovercourt, CO12 3TA

Thursday, June 4: Basildon Sporting Village, Basildon, SS14 3GR; Clacton-on-Sea Leisure Centre, Clacton, CO15 6DB

Friday, June 5: Harlow Football Club, Harlow, CM19 5BE; Rayleigh Leisure Centre, Rayleigh, SS6 9NF; The Civic Hall, Grays, RM16 2JU

Saturday, June 6: Long Stay Car Park 3, Southend Airport, Southend on Sea, SS2 6YE

Sunday, June 7: Dovercourt Bay Lifestyles, Low Road, Dovercourt, CO12 3TA

What happens at the drive-thru centre?

You’ll stay in your vehicle during your visit.

An assistant can do the swab test for you, or you can choose to do it yourself (instructions will be given).

You’ll receive your test results by text message. Most people get their results within 48 hours, but it could take up to five days.

How do I book a drive-thru test?

You must book online on the government website.

To book a test, go online to www.gov.uk/coronavirus and enter your details. You will be sent a booking code.

What if I don't drive?

To visit a drive-thru testing centre, you must be in a vehicle. If you do not drive, you can order for a test to be delivered to your home.

Visit www.gov.uk/coronavirus to request a test to be delivered to your home.