CHANGES are being made to opening times at walk-in symptom-free test centres in Wem and Market Drayton.

The current nearest walk-in test centres to Whitchurch are Stage Door Theatre in Wem and Raven House in Market Drayton.

As of Wednesday, April 21, the opening times for Stage Door Theatre in Aston Street are 11.30am-7.30pm on Mondays, 8am-4pm on Wednesdays and 9am-3pm on Saturdays.

For Raven House, in Cheshire Street the opening hours are 8am-5pm, Monday to Friday.

Everyone in England is now able access two rapid coronavirus tests a week, after an extension of the Government's testing programme.

The rapid Lateral Flow Tests are available for people who do not have symptoms.

The Lateral Flow Test kits, which can provide results in around 30 minutes, are available to collect for free at many locations.

Rachel Robinson, Shropshire Council's director of public health, said: "Regular testing for people without symptoms is an important tool, alongside 'hands, face, space, vaccinations and fresh air', in allowing us to move safely forward as we ease out of the third Lockdown.

"People can take a test or collect their LFT home test kits at many locations across Shropshire, including libraries, sport centres and pharmacies.

"If you're unable to collect a kit in person, you can order them for home delivery.

"Please do keep checking our website for further updates before attending.

"We're also encouraging anyone who collects a home testing kit to complete a test on site to gain an understanding of what they need to do."

To find out more visit www.shropshire.gov.uk/coronavirus/rapid-testing-in-shropshire/