Western NSW Local Health District drive-through COVID-19 testing service will be revisiting Blayney.
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The mobile service will be available at Blayney Shire Council car park, 41 Church Street, Blayney on Thursday 30 July from 9.30am to 2.30pm.
"There have been more than 11,051 people tested in the district over the past four weeks," said Director of Public Health, Priscilla Stanley.
"We need to keep testing people, even if they only have mild symptoms, so we can stay on top of COVID-19 as the general restrictions around movement start to be decreased.
"COVID-19 tests are always available through GPs and our hospitals."
Ms Stanley said that the service is free of charge, and residents don't need a referral or appointment to attend.
"It's a drive through service so you won't have to leave your car.
"Our staff will be able to come to you, do a short assessment and get your details, and then do a swab from the back of your throat and then the back of your nose.
"The tests are then sent away for analysis which normally takes about 48 hours. If your test is negative, you can request to get those results by text message even faster.
"People who are tested are asked to self-isolate until they get their results," said Ms Stanley.
COVID-19 testing is available for people who have experienced even mild symptoms that can be associated with the disease.
