After the news that a number of Covid-19 cases of the variant first identified in India have been found in Bucks, residents are being urged to be tested in the HP22 7AA to HP22 7BP area.

Buckinghamshire council is urging residents, businesses, and visitors in the Kingsbrooks to take a test to avoid the spread of the variant.

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Volunteers will be knocking on doors in the affected area on Saturday 15 May between 9.15am and 4.30pm to deliver tests to people who have not been able to attend a mobile testing unit.

There are also number of mobile testing units in Aylesbury where people can get the Covid-19 PCR test; they do not need an appointment – they can just turn up at:

  • Lidl Supermarket Car Park, 61 Oakfield Road, Aylesbury HP22 1GD: Thursday, May 13, Friday, May 14 and Saturday, May 15 from 9am to 5pm
  • Aktiva Nursery and Pre-School Car Park, Siding Road, Broughton, Bierton, Aylesbury HP22 7AY: Thursday, May 13, Friday, May 14 and Saturday, May 15 from 8.30am to 1.30pm and 2.30pm to 6.30pm
  • The Dog House Public House Car Park, Broughton Lane, Broughton, Bierton, Aylesbury HP22 5AL: Thursday, May 13 and Friday, May 14  from 8.30am to 1.30pm and 2.30pm to 6.30pm
  • Unit 3, Vale Retail Park, 658 Vale Park Drive, Aylesbury HP20 1DH: Thursday, May 13, Friday, May 14 and Saturday, May 15 from 8am to 6.30pm - you can attend this site to collect a test or drop off a completed one.

The council is asking everyone to get tested even if you are not showing any symptoms, previously had COVID-19, or have had a COVID-19 vaccination are being asked to take a test.