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What happens if I’ve been notified that I’ve had contact with someone outside of my household who’s had a confirmed positive COVID-19 PCR test?
Follow the flowchart for staff who’ve been notified that they’ve had contact with someone outside of their household who’s had a confirmed positive COVID-19 PCR test.
When will asymptomatic staff be tested and how will this be implemented?
All staff will be offered a test and the testing matrix has been outlined in Rob Webster’s daily updates. Asymptomatic testing is ‘priority three’ starting with vulnerable groups. The three priority strands are: Group one are the highest priority. These are colleagues who have symptoms …
Are all service users admitted to our wards being swabbed whether symptomatic or asymptomatic?
Yes. Further information can be found in the cohorting standard operating procedure.
Should I book a PCR test through the national system or will I be able to have one from the Trust?
We are strongly encouraging everyone who is isolating with symptoms to book a test through the national system. The family member with symptoms should book a test where there is household isolation. If you cannot book a test through the national system please contact the …