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Scotland’s St Andrews turns into COVID test centre

Set up for students returning home, the centre will be remained open till December 18

By Our Correspondent
  • Published on 28.11.2020
The government of Scotland has planned a staggered return for students during the seven-day travel window. PHOTO: Shutterstock
The government of Scotland has planned a staggered return for students during the seven-day travel window. PHOTO: Shutterstock
By Our Correspondent
  • Published on 28.11.2020

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As a precautionary measure, the University of St Andrews in Scotland has been turned into a mass coronavirus testing centre. This step has been taken as a part of the COVID-19 testing programme across the country for students who are planning on returning home ahead of the festive break.

The tests results are shown within 30 minutes and sent to the students within 24 hours. Students testing COVID positive hope to recover through self-isolation before they leave for their homes.The centre will remain open till December 18. 

The government of Scotland has allowed students to return for Christmas during a week-long travel window, but in a staggered form.

 

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