Latest COVID-19 testing arrangements in East Lothian

As almost 1 in 3 people who have Covid-19 don’t show any of the usual symptoms, it’s possible for people to be passing the virus on to loved ones and people in the community. By getting tested – even if someone feels fine and has received vaccination – they can find out if they are positive, and take immediate action to stop the spread of the virus to others, by self-isolating.

A fixed testing centre, located at the former Stoneyhill Community Centre in Musselburgh, continues to operate from Tuesdays to Saturdays from 11am-6pm. The facility, which is open to everyone from East Lothian as long as they don’t have symptoms, was visited this week by Provost John McMillan and Community Wellbeing Spokesperson Jim Goodfellow.

Getting tested is quick and easy. No appointment is required.

Anyone with symptoms – most commonly a continuous cough, fever/high temperature, loss of or change in sense of smell/taste – is required to book a test elsewhere.

The schedule for mobile test units (generally open 10am-6pm unless stated otherwise), which can also be visited by people with no symptoms, is:

Friday, 21 May; Saturday, 22 May; Sunday, 23 May 

• Loch Centre, Tranent
• Dunbar Leisure Pool

Monday, 24 May 

• Prestonpans Community Centre
• North Berwick Community Centre (10am to 4pm)

Tuesday, 25 May; Wednesday, 26 May

• Mercat Bar & Grill, Whitecraig
• North Berwick Community Centre (10am to 4pm)

Thursday, 27 May

• Mercat Bar & Grill, Whitecraig
• Port Seton Centre

Friday, 28 May

• Loch Centre, Tranent
• Port Seton Centre

Saturday, 29 May, Sunday, 30 May

• Loch Centre, Tranent (10am to 5pm)
• Dunbar Leisure Pool 

It’s also possible for people to order delivery of home test kits - Coronavirus (COVID-19): getting tested in Scotland - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)

Further information about community testing arrangements in East Lothian is available on the Council’s website.