Latest Covid stats in our area and where to take a rapid test

The most recent data recorded are in the double figures in both Bracknell and Wokingham.

Cases are higher in Wokingham Borough, with 17 new reports of coronavirus in the area recorded on Tuesday, June 1. On the same day, 11 new cases were recorded in Bracknell Forest.

Wokingham has almost double the number of new infection reports compared to Bracknell. According to the latest weekly figures, 78 new cases were recorded in Wokingham Borough, compared to 41 in Bracknell Forest.

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The infection rate, the rate of cases per 100,000 is above average in  both Bracknell and Wokingham.

Bracknell is at 33.5, more than the England average of 28.9 and the South East average of 19.2 cases per 100,000 people.

Figures are higher in Wokingham, with the infection rate standing at 45.6.

The infection rate figures are calculated as the seven day rolling average, with the latest figures from Thursday, May 27.

It has hoped that there will be a ‘great reopening’ on June 21, where restrictions governing the capacity of venues will end.

Currently,  the government has allowed some larger performances and sporting events in indoor venues to take place, with a capacity of 1,000 people or half-full (whichever is a lower number).

Also, outdoor venues and events have been allowed to take place with a capacity of 4,000 people or half-full (whichever is a lower number. In the largest outdoor seated venues, where crowds can be spread out, up to 10,000 people will be able to attend (or a quarter of the venue being full, whichever is the lower number).

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If you are suffering coronavirus symptoms, which include a new and continuous cough, a high temperature and a loss of taste and smell. You should self-isolate for two weeks and book a PCR Test from the Government.

Rapid coronavirus testing is available at the following locations:

Bracknell Forest

The Lexicon

Location: One Lexicon, Highview House, The Lexicon, Union Square, Bracknell RG12 1DG

Opening times: Mondays to Saturdays – 8am to 4pm, Sundays – 10am to 4pm.

Great Hollands

Location: Great Hollands Pavilion, South Road, Bracknell RG40 3EE

Opening times: Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays – 10am to 6pm, Wednesdays – 8am to 4pm, closed on Thursdays and Sundays.

Crowthorne 

Location: Crowthorne Market, Morgan Recreation Ground Car Park, Lower Broadmoor Road, Crowthorne  RG45 7LA

Opening times: Fridays – 9am to 2.30pm, available until June 30.

Warfield

Location: pop up site at Tesco Superstore, 17 County Lane, Warfield RG42 3JP

Opening times: Thursdays – 10am to 4pm, available until June 30.

The Look Out 

Location: Pop up site at The Look Out Discovery Centre, Nine Mile Ride, Bracknell RG12 7QW

Opening times: Saturdays – 10am to 4pm, available until June 30.

Sandhurst

Location:  Pop up site at The Meadows Shopping Centre, College Town, Sandhurst GU47 0FD

Opening times: Wednesdays -10am to 4pm, available until June 30.

Wokingham

In Wokingham Borough, you can have a walk-in appointment the three rapid test centres.

Wokingham town centre 

Location: Shute End Test Centre, Civic Offices, Shute End, Wokingham RG40 1BN

Opening times:  Mondays – 9am to 4pm (last test at 3.45pm),  Tuesdays to Saturdays – 8am to 4pm (last test at 3.45pm).

Sindlesham 

Location: Sindlesham Court Test Centre, Sindlesham Court, Mole Road, Sindlesham RG41 5EA

Opening times: Mondays – 9am to 4pm (last test at 3.45pm), Tuesdays to Saturdays – 8am to 4pm (last test at 3.45pm).

Earley

Microsoft Campus Test Centre, Building 2, Thames Valley Park, Reading, RG6 1WG

Opening times: Mondays – 9am to 4pm (last test at 3.45pm), Tuesdays and Thursdays – 8am to 8pm (last test at 7.45pm), Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays – 8am to 4pm (last test at 3.45pm).