Testing for people who have symptoms of Covid-19
Last updated: Monday 28 March 2022
Please note that symptomatic community testing sites close on Wednesday 30 March.
- PCR test sites in Nottinghamshire
- Self-isolation changes
- Testing within 90 days of a positive PCR result
If you have symptoms you should get a PCR test as soon as you can. Even if you have mild symptoms you should still get tested. Symptoms include:
- a high temperature
- a new, continuous cough
- loss of sense of smell or taste or it’s changed
You can order a PCR test kit to be sent to your home or you can book an appointment at a walk-in or drive-through test site. Tests can be booked online or by calling 119.
PCR Test sites in Nottinghamshire
Site |
Postcode |
West Bridgeford, County Hall |
NG2 7QP |
Nottingham Duke Street |
NG6 8EZ |
Nottingham Forest Park & Ride |
NG7 6AQ |
Jubilee Campus Carpark |
NG8 1DH |
Nottingham Southglade Centre |
NG5 5GU |
Nottingham University Park |
NG7 2QX |
Central Avenue Car Park, Worksop |
S80 1EW |
Beeston Albion Street |
NG9 2PA |
Newark Highways Depot, Great North Road |
NG24 1DG |
Mansfield Grove Street |
NG18 1EL |
Mobile Testing Units for people who have symptoms are also located at temporary locations across the County to help increase access to coronavirus testing. They are sent to specific areas in response to local outbreaks or to provide additional facilities as needed.
Self-isolation changes
From 24 February:
- You will no longer be legally required to self-isolate if you test positive for Covid-19. New guidance will advise people who test positive to stay at home and avoid contact with other people
- You will no longer be legally required to self-isolate if you are an unvaccinated close contact, and will no longer be advised to test for seven days if you are a fully vaccinated close contact. New guidance will set out precautions for reducing risk to yourself and others.
Covid-19 has not gone away and you are urged to follow the guidance to reduce the risk to yourself and others.
Testing within 90 days of a positive PCR test
If you have previously received a positive Covid-19 PCR test result, you are not usually advised to be re-tested within 90 days of this result.
However, you should have a PCR test within 90 days of a previous positive PCR test if:
- you develop any new symptoms of Covid-19
- or you are required to take a PCR test upon entry into the UK
Testing within 90 days of a positive PCR result
If you are tested within 90 days of a positive PCR test result for either of these reasons, and the PCR test result is positive, you are advised to self-isolate and follow the stay at home guidance.
You can find further guidance for household contacts and guidance for non-household contacts of people with confirmed Covid-19 infections.