A MAP has shown where surge testing will take place in Redditch after cases of the South African Covid-19 variant were found in the town.

Worcestershire County Council's map of the affected sites includes areas around Headless Cross, Southcrest and Webheath.

A mobile testing unit has been set up at the Abbey Stadium today (May 13) offering PCR testing for those over the age of 16. This will be open for up to two weeks.

Home testing kits will also be provided across the affected areas. Testing is available to anyone who does not have symptoms.

To find out if your postcode is included in this testing, residents can visit www.worcestershire.gov.uk/covid19variant.

Worcestershire County Council says the confirmed cases have not been traced back to international travel.

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Dr Kathryn Cobain, Director for Public Health for Worcestershire, said: “We are working closely with Public Health England following a small number of COVID-19 variant cases that have been identified in Redditch.

“There does not appear to be any links to travel and we have no evidence to suggest that this variant is any more severe than others.

Redditch MP Rachel Maclean said: “I know the news of confirmed cases of the South African variant in Redditch will be concerning to my constituents, but it’s because of the testing capacity we now have that we can surge testing to local areas in order to contain outbreaks.

“I will continue to monitor the situation closely with my local government colleagues and public health officials. In the meantime, if you live or work in one of the targeted areas then please book a test."