Covid testing for all adults without symptoms will be available in Surrey from tomorrow (Thursday, April 1st).

Asymptomatic testing has been available in the county since February, but until now has been restricted to people who have to leave home to go to work.

Now lockdown rules are starting to be eased, Surrey County Council is keen for all people aged 16 and over to use this testing as part of the exit strategy.

Infected people who show no symptoms can still spread the infection to others unknowingly.

Visitors who have made an appointment at one of the 26 locations will be given a lateral flow test and receive the result from NHS Test and Trace by text and email, usually within half an hour.

Surrey County Council's public health team say they currently have plenty of capacity to get people booked in from Thursday, April 1st.

A spokesperson said: "We think this is a great opportunity to increase people's sense of security just at the time as the rule of six returns, especially if people are meeting up with anyone who is elderly and/or vulnerable.

"We are aware of the enduring perception from last year that securing a test could be a quite difficult and frustrating process. That is now no longer the case."

Booking will be available from tomorrow,  April 1st online or by calling 020 8865 1952 Monday-Friday 8.30am-6pm or Saturday 9am-5pm.

Tests are available in 26 locations, including Woking, Reigate, Staines, Dorking and Ewell.