Rochester Cathedral Crypt used as a testing centre

In the build-up to Christmas, Medway has recorded one of the worst coronavirus infection rates in the UK. Rochester Cathedral, the second-oldest cathedral in...

Rochester Cathedral is now a community testing centre for people without symptoms as part of Medway’s fight against coronavirus

The testing centre will only be for eligible critical workers and residents living in areas across Medway, which currently have a high number of cases. Both groups of people will be contacted directly by Medway Council to let them know how to book a symptom-free test. It will not be possible to be tested without an appointment.

Plans are being finalised for the community testing centre, which is scheduled to open late this week. It will be a self contained space in the Cathedral and will not impact on services or private prayer. Further details will be issued when the plans have been finalised.

 For more details on symptom-free testing, visit medway.gov.uk/news

The Testing Centre is due to close on the 31st March