ABERDEEN International Airport’s coronavirus testing centre has opened.
The first people have been tested at the new drive-thru centre which works on an appointment basis for self-isolating key workers and their families.
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The workers will be selected and contacted by their employers and will receive their results within a few days.
The facility at the Wellheads Road Park and Depart site, is being operated in partnership with Sodexo and will provide up to five drive-through lanes.
Steve Szalay, Aberdeen International Airport’s managing director, said:
“The national response to this global pandemic has been nothing short of remarkable. We have seen a wide and diverse range of businesses make their services and expertise available in the fight against this virus and we were keen to help in any way.
“We are in regular contact with both the UK and Scottish governments as Aberdeen Airport continues to both support lifeline passenger flights and essential oil and gas services, however, we’ve also stressed that we were ready to offer support and make our facilities available.
“The Park and Depart facility on Wellheads Road is an ideal space for a testing facility and we were more than happy to make it available given COVID-19 impacts us all.”
Sean Haley, Sodexo UK & Ireland regional chair, said: “Sodexo teams have moved quickly to set up COVID-19 testing centres as part of the industry-wide effort to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The opening of the Aberdeen testing site will mean more frontline staff can be tested and cleared to provide care to those who need it most.
“I am proud of our colleagues who are working together with pace and dedication to support the NHS.”
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