Surge coronavirus testing to begin in Wokingham

Surge coronavirus testing is due to begin in Wokingham to "manage and suppress the spread of the virus", after a rise in the number of cases of the Delta variant, first identified in India, were confirmed.

Wokingham Borough Council is urging all residents in four wards to undertake a test between Monday 7 June and Monday 21 June.

The wards which are affected include:

• Bulmershe & Whitegates

• Evendons

• Norreys

• Wescott

The council will be contacting schools and businesses in affected areas to arrange the delivery of tests.

All residents aged 12 and over who have no Covid-19 symptoms, and are living, working or studying in these areas, are being asked to get tested at one of the local sites.

Watch: Meradin Peachey, Director of Public Health, Berkshire West

Residents can check which ward they live in using the postcode checker on the council website.