Omagh residents urged to get tested for Covid 19

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council chair Errol Thompson has urged people from Omagh contacted by the Public Health Agency to get tested for Covid 19, as enhanced testing is set up in the town.

The moves comes after a number of probable Delta variant cases of Covid 19 have been discovered in the area, with mobile testing units to be set up to increase testing capacity.

The PHA call for testing in selected neighbourhoods in Omagh is in advance of confirmation of whether a variant is present so that the PHA can identify asymptomatic Covid-19 cases early and reduce the risk of spread in the community.  

DUP councillor Thompson said the testing would be open to everyone over the age of 5, and relevant households will be contacted from today (Friday 18 June).

“Testing is opening to everyone over the age of 5 years old in these selected areas,” Thompson said.  

“Households in the areas of Omagh that this testing covers will be contacted directly by PHA by post from today, Friday 18 June 2021. I encourage those contacted to take part in the testing to help prevent and delay further spread of the virus. “

“This call by the PHA is a reminder that Covid-19 is still within our communities and that we all need to remain vigilant.”

“Please continue to practice good hand hygiene, keep your distance from others, wear a face covering where required, keep rooms well ventilated and attend all vaccination appointments.”    

“If you have Covid-19 symptoms make sure to get tested and self-isolate while you await your result and if you or a close contact tests positive. “