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Express Test Edinburgh Airport: New Express Coronavirus Testing Site Opens for Passengers and Public

Express Test Edinburgh Airport: New Express Coronavirus Testing Site Opens for Passengers and Public

Publish Time：2020-12-03 13:36:31Source：Edinburghlive

【Introduction】：The first public coronavirus screening centre at in airport in Scotland has opened today - allowing people to receive fast and accurate PCR swab tests.

The first public coronavirus screening centre at in airport in Scotland has opened today - allowing people to receive fast and accurate PCR swab tests.

The new coronavirus ExpressTest site at Edinburgh Airport is located in front of the terminal in the FastPark area of the car park.

The site is available to use for passengers, Edinburgh Airport staff and the public from Wednesday 25 November.

Those who screen negative will be emailed a Fit to Fly certificate that is authorised by a doctor, along with their test result.

Passengers and staff at Edinburgh Airport will be charged at a subsidised rate of £80 and £60 respectively to use the speedy screening service, whilst the general public will pay £99.

Test results will be emailed or texted to customers typically the next day, with airline passengers advised to schedule a test 48-96 hours prior to their departure time, as a precaution.

Passengers are encouraged to check with their travel provider as to whether a Fit to Fly certificate is accepted before booking the screening service.

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