Commenting on the launch of the walkthrough testing site in Garthdee, Aberdeen Minister for Public Health Maree Todd said:
“This walk-through testing centre in Garthdee, Aberdeen is the 54th site across Scotland, providing testing options for people with and without coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms.
“As restrictions ease, testing is more important than ever to help protect people around you, and the progress we’ve made so far. Rapid lateral flow testing is already helping us to find cases that might otherwise have been missed, as around 1 in 3 people with COVID-19 do not show symptoms.
“You should still get tested even if you have been vaccinated. While the latest evidence suggests vaccines provide a high level of protection against the effects of COVID-19, they don’t yet provide a guarantee that you can’t still get the virus or pass it on to others.
“The Scottish Government is committed to ensuring people can easily access a test no matter where they are in the country, and we will continue to work with the UK Government and local partners to improve access to testing.”
