Based in the old Air cargo Centre car park, the testing facility has been set up as part of a new wave of swab (PCR) testing to see if someone actually has the virus now, and the pinprick (serology) test for antibodies, to find out if a person has had the virus in the past.

The PCR tests will initially be for essential workers only, based on their risk of contracting or spreading the disease.

Video: A look around the new drive-through testing centre near the airport. (GoJ)

On average, those tested will receive their results in 48 hours.

Anyone with a positive result will need to self-isolate along with members of their household and the usual contact tracing process will then be followed.

Video: How does the testing work? A staff member explains… (GoJ)

The videos give an insight into the setup of the new drive-through testing facility, as well as explaining how testing for the virus works.

GALLERY: Testing gets underway…

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