MOBILE Covid-19 testing units will operate throughout East Lothian in April to help identify positive cases of the virus.

Members of the public who have no symptoms associated with coronavirus, but who may be infectious and spreading the disease without knowing it, are invited to visit for a test.

People are welcome to attend on a walk-in basis, with the units in place from 10am to 6pm each day, although there is the option to book a test in advance.

The units, which are being provided by the Scottish Government and staffed by the Scottish Ambulance Service, will be operating in Dunbar, Tranent, Port Seton and Whitecraig.

Last month, they were deployed in Prestonpans, Tranent, Port Seton and Whitecraig.

Sharon Saunders, head of communities at East Lothian Council, said: “Mobile test units have been deployed into four East Lothian communities during March.

“We’re grateful to everyone who has visited one of the units to get tested.

“We welcome the fact that progress continues to be made in curbing Covid-19.

“However, the virus does still present a significant risk to public health and the last thing we want to do is undermine this progress.

“The vaccination programme and testing are key parts of the national strategy for returning to a less restrictive way of life.”

“Mobile test units will continue to operate in East Lothian into April – this time in Dunbar, Tranent, Port Seton and Whitecraig.

“We would encourage as many people as possible to attend.”

The mobile testing units will be available from 10am to 6pm at: Dunbar Leisure Pool and Tranent’s Loch Centre today (Thursday), tomorrow (Friday) and Saturday and also on April 7-9, 13-15 & 19-21; they will also be at the Port Seton Centre and The Mercat Bar and Grill in Whitecraig on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday and also April 10-12, 16-18 & April 22-24.

For more information, go to gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test