Changes to mobile testing arrangements

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board has confirmed the latest arrangements for mobile coronavirus testing facilities in Bridgend County Borough.

A new walk-through testing centre will open tomorrow (Saturday 29 May) in the car park of Coleg Cymunedol Y Dderwen, Heol Yr Ysgol, Tondu, CF32 9EG. It is open from 9am to 6pm and there is no need to book.

The testing centre at the site of the former Revlon / Cosi factory in Maesteg will close at the end of today (Friday 28 May).

Meanwhile a walk-through testing facility remains in place at the Bowls Hall car park off Bridgend Life Centre (Angel Street, Bridgend CF31 4AH). The facility is available 2pm-8pm, seven days a week, and booking is essential.

A walk-in mobile testing facility continues to be available at the Awel-Y-Mor Community Centre in Hutchwns Terrace, Porthcawl (CF36 5TP) between 9am and 6pm daily, with no appointment needed.

To arrange an appointment for any of the testing facilities above which require booking, visit the Welsh Government website (External link - Opens in a new tab or window) or call 119. People with hearing or speech difficulties can book an appointment by calling 18001119.

Anyone who develops a new, continuous cough, a high temperature or a change to their sense of smell or taste is urged to book a test immediately.

We know cases of the Indian variant are rising in Wales and it’s vital to remain alert and keep to all necessary measures such as washing hands, social distancing and wearing face coverings where required to minimise the risk of transmission.

Bridgend County Borough Council leader Huw David