NHS Cumbria are dealing with an ongoing situation in Carlisle in which an increasing number of cases of COVID-19 have been identified. This is of concern and demonstrates that COVID-19 is present in the Carlisle area and as we know is a highly infectious virus. Due to the close links between Dumfries and Galloway and the Carlisle area this does put Dumfries and Galloway at increased risk of outbreaks.
It is therefore essential that everyone continues to follow the FACTS advice. Whilst we appreciate that many people travel to Carlisle for work, to visit family and friends or for leisure and recreation, at this time of increased risk in the Carlisle area we would ask that individuals carefully consider whether their visits are necessary.
To help identify any possible new cases of coronavirus infection and help prevent wider spread we are encouraging any members of the public who have symptoms of coronavirus (a cold or flu like illness – including a new cough, high temperature, or loss of smell) to arrange testing.
We have implemented additional testing facilities at this time via the Mobile Testing Unit (MTU), and information on dates and locations follows at the end of this release.
Following further contact tracing in Cumbria, in addition to the original three pubs, anyone who visited The Thin White Duke in Carlisle on the dates and times specified is also being advised to get tested. The full list is now:
The Thin White Duke:
Friday 17th July – 7pm – 9.30pm
Saturday 18th July – 3pm – 6pm
The Turf Tavern:
Thursday 9th July – 7pm – midnight
Friday 10th July – 5.30pm – midnight
Sunday 12th July – 5.30pm – midnight
The Museum Inn:
Tuesday 14th July – 5.30pm – midnight
Lloyds No.1 Bar:
Saturday 11th July – 6pm – midnight
Testing is available in Carlisle at Brunton Park today (Wednesday 22 July, 10 am to 3 pm) and at Penrith Rugby Club 7 days a week. People can book a test at: https://www.nhs.uk/ask-for-a-coronavirus-test
If testing slots are not available online it is possible to attend Brunton Park without a booking (on foot or in a car), but you may have to wait, must wear a mask and observe social distancing.
Home testing kits can also be ordered via the national website.
Testing is also available at various locations in Dumfries and Galloway, including Annan and Gretna. Tests can be booked at: https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-getting-tested/
Anyone in Dumfries and Galloway who is concerned about symptoms should get advice through the www.nhsinform.scot/ website or by phoning NHS-111.
In Dumfries and Galloway, the following groups of staff with symptoms of COVID-19 should continue to be tested through one of the NHS testing facilities. This can be organised through Occupational Health (01387 244626) or, for any non-NHS or non-Council staff, through line managers.
- NHS staff, including independent contractors such as GPs, dentists, optometrists and community pharmacists
- Social care staff, including care home and care-at-home staff
- Emergency services, including police, fire and rescue, ambulance, and prison service staff
- Dumfries and Galloway Council employees
Upcoming Mobile Testing Units testing dates and locations for other key workers and members of the public over 5 years of age are as follows:
Wednesday 22nd July
MTU1
Thornhill – Community Centre,
East Back Street. DG3 5LH
MTU2
Gretna – Richard Greenhow Centre,
Central Ave, Gretna. DG16 5AQ
MTU3
Sanquhar – Fun Pool, Blackaddie Road.
DG4 6DB
Thursday 23rd July
MTU1
Newton Stewart – Douglas Ewart High School,
Corsbie Rd. DG8 6JQ
MTU2
Annan – Swimming Pool,
St Johns Rd. DG12 6AQ
Friday 24th July
MTU1
Moffat – Station Park Car Park,
Beattock Road (A701), Moffat.
MTU2
Gretna – Richard Greenhow Centre,
Central Ave, Gretna. DG16 5AQ
MTU3
Dumfries – DG1 Leisure Centre,
Hoods Loaning. DG1 2HT
Saturday 25th July
MTU1
Dumfries – DG1 Leisure Centre,
Hoods Loaning. DG1 2HT
MTU2
Lockerbie – McJerrow Car Park,
High Street. DG11 2BJ
Sunday 26th July
MTU1
Dumfries – DG1 Leisure Centre,
Hoods Loaning, DG1 2HT
MTU2
Castle Douglas – Market St Car Park.
DG7 1AE
Monday 27th July
MTU1
Stranraer – Ashwood House.
DG9 7JJ
MTU2
Annan – Swimming Pool,
St Johns Rd. DG12 6AQ
Tuesday 28th July
MTU1
Lockerbie – McJerrow Car Park,
High Street. DG11 2BJ
MTU2
Dumfries – DG1 Leisure Centre, Hoods
Loaning, DG1 2HT
Wednesday 29th July
MTU1
Sanquhar – Fun Pool, Blackaddie Road,
DG4 6DB
MTU2
Stranraer – Ashwood House.
DG9 7JJ
Thursday 30th July
MTU1 – morning
Castle Douglas – Market St Car Park.
DG7 1AE
MTU2
Annan – Swimming Pool,
St Johns Rd. DG12 6AQ
MTU2 – afternoon
Dalbeattie (location to be confirmed)
Friday 31st July
MTU1
Langholm – Kilngreen Car Park.
DG13 0JN
MTU2
Thornhill – Community Centre,
East Back Street. DG3 5LH
Saturday 1st August
MTU1
Dumfries – DG1 Leisure Centre,
Hoods Loaning, DG1 2HT
MTU2
Stranraer – Ashwood House.
DG9 7JJ
Sunday 2nd August
MTU1
Dumfries – DG1 Leisure Centre,
Hoods Loaning, DG1 2HT
MTU2
Annan – Swimming Pool,
St Johns Rd. DG12 6AQ
Monday 3rd August
MTU1
Stranraer – Ashwood House.
DG9 7JJ
MTU2
Moffat – Station Park Car Park,
Beattock Road (A701), Moffat.
Tuesday 4th August
MTU1
Annan – Swimming Pool,
St Johns Rd. DG12 6AQ
MTU2 – morning
Dalbeattie (location to be confirmed)
MTU3 – afternoon
Castle Douglas – Market St Car Park.
DG7 1AE
Wednesday 5th August
MTU1
Thornhill – Community Centre,
East Back Street. DG3 5LH
MTU2
Stranraer – Ashwood House.
DG9 7JJ
Thursday 6th August
MTU1 – morning
Newton Stewart – Douglas Ewart High School,
Corsbie Rd. DG8 6JQ
MTU2
Annan – Swimming Pool,
St Johns Rd. DG12 6AQ
MTU3 – afternoon
Kirkcudbright – (location to be confirmed)
Friday 7th August
MTU1
Moffat – Station Park Car Park,
Beattock Road (A701), Moffat.
MTU2
Sanquhar – Fun Pool,
Blackaddie Road. DG4 6DB
Saturday 8th August
MTU1
Dumfries – DG1 Leisure Centre,
Hoods Loaning. DG1 2HT
MTU2
Dalry – (location to be confirmed)
Sunday 9th August
MTU1
Lockerbie – McJerrow Car Park,
High Street. DG11 2BJ
