Families with children returning to school next Monday are being encouraged to book symptom-free Covid tests.

To limit the number of pupils who may test positive when going back to the classroom, Medway Council is urging households to get tested at one of the five centres across the Towns which are open seven days a week.

These are at Chattenden Community Centre, The Student Hub at Chatham Maritime, The Oast House in Rainham, Rochester Cathedral and Medway Park in Gillingham.

Doors are open between 9am and 7pm.

To book a test you must confirm you are eligible and that you do not have coronavirus symptoms.You must also provide details about yourself, including name, date of birth, email address, postcode and contact details.

You must complete all bookings individually for each household member.

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