Army Sets Up Mobile Corona Virus Testing Units In Thurso
4th May 2020
The UK Government has mobilised the army to set up Corona Virus Test Centres In Scotland.Who is eligible to be tested in Scotland Apply for a coronavirus test https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-getting-tested https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-getting-tested/ Are you an essential worker? https://bit.ly/BookTesting
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