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BREAKING: Moston and Harpurhey latest areas to see mass Covid testing after new variant found

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direct to your inboxThousands of people in Moston and Harpurhey are being invited for immediate tests after a case of a new Covid variant was identified in the area.

It follows the same approach launched in Moss Side last week, after four cases of the same strain, E484K, were detected there.

The latest move means everyone aged over 16 who lives, works or studies within a certain boundary in Moston or Harpurhey - outlined on the map here - will be offered asymptomatic tests from tomorrow, with a dedicated new testing unit set up in Ebsworth Street car park in Moston.

That will open from midday on Wednesday before running between 10am and 5pm, seven days a week, from Thursday.It will be a drive-through or walk-up testing centre, with booking.

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