Powys residents are being reminded that Rapid lateral flow test (LFT) kits are available to collect from many locations across Powys, the county council has said.

With the testing criteria being expanded so anyone can qualify for an LFT test, Powys residents are being reminded that they can be collected from many of Powys’ libraries.

About one in three people with coronavirus do not have symptoms but can still infect others. Residents are being encouraged to get test kits before libraries close on Christmas Eve at 4pm and re-open on January 4, 2022.

Getting tested regularly is one way to know if you have the virus. If people test positive and self-isolate, it helps break the chain of transmission and limits the spread of the virus.

LFTs are only for people who do not have coronavirus symptoms.

Residents are encouraged to take an LFT test twice a week if they are:

not fully vaccinated
classed as vulnerable
in close contact with a vulnerable person
spending time in a higher risk environment

If you have COVID-19 symptoms you need to book a PCR test (on gov.uk).

How to get lateral flow tests

It is beneficial to use rapid lateral flow tests in the following situations:

you are a volunteer
you cannot work from home
you are an unpaid carer
you are visiting Wales from elsewhere
you are travelling to other areas of Wales or the UK
your health board requires testing before hospital visits
you or your partner are using hospital maternity services
you are the parent, carer or guardian of a child in hospital
you are going to an event that requires it
you have been in contact with someone who has tested positive and/or been pinged by the app and wish to undertake additional tests alongside the PCR tests advised at day 2 and day 8

If you get tests through your employer or education setting you should continue to do so.

Order rapid lateral flow home test kits on GOV.UK. You can order one home testing kit (seven tests) at a time. Delivery takes one to two days.

You can also collect testing kits in person.

LFT collection points

Brecon Library,Y Gaer Museum, Art Gallery and Library, Glamorgan Street, LD3 7DW, Tuesday: 10:00am – 12:30pm & 13:30 – 16:00pm, Thursday: 10:00am – 12:30pm & 13:30 – 16:00pm, Friday: 10:00am – 12:30pm & 13:30 – 16:00pm, Saturday: 10:00am – 12:30pm & 13:30 – 16:00pm, Sunday: 10:00am – 12:30pm & 13:30 – 16:00pm
Builth Wells Library, Antur Gwy, Park Road, LD2 3BA, Monday 10:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 16:00, Tuesday 14:00 to 16:00, Wednesday closed, Thursday 14:00 to 16:00, Friday10:00 to 12:00, Saturday closed, Sunday closed
Crickhowell Library, Silver Street, NP8 1BJ, Monday closed, Tuesday 10:00 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 17:00, Wednesday closed, Thursday 10:00 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 17:00, Friday 10:00 to 13:00, Saturday Closed, Sunday closed
Hay-on-Wye Library, Oxford Road, HR3 5BT, Monday 10:30 to 12:00 and 13:30 to 18:00pm, Tuesday closed, Wednesday closed, Thursday 10:30 to 12:00 and 13:30 to 18:00, Friday 13:30 to 18:00, Saturday 10:00 to 12:30, Sunday closed
Knighton Library, Knighton Community Centre, Bowling Green Lane, LD7 1DR, Monday closed, Tuesday 10:30 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 17:00, Wednesday closed, Thursday 10:30 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 18:00, Friday 08:00 to 12:30, Saturday closed, Sunday closed
Llanbadarn Fynydd Village Hall shop, LD1 6YA, Monday: 7am – 6pm, Tuesday: 7am – 6pm, Wednesday: 7am – 6pm, Thursday: 7am – 6pm, Friday: 7am – 6pm, Saturday: 8am – 12pm, Sunday: 9am – 12pm
Llandrindod Wells Library, The Gwalia, LD1 6AA, Monday 09:30 to 15:00, Tuesday 09:30 to 15:00, Wednesday 09:30 to 15:00, Thursday 09:30 to 15:00, Friday 09:30 to 12:30, Saturday closed, Sunday closed
Llanfair Caereinion Library, The Institute, Bridge Street, SY21 0RY, Tuesday: 10am – 1pm, Thursday: 3pm – 6pm, Friday: 2pm – 5pm, Saturday: 10am – 1pm
Llanfyllin Library, High Street, SY22 5DB, Tuesday: 09:30am – 12:30pm & 13:30pm – 16:00pm, Thursday: 09:30am – 12:30pm & 13:30pm – 16:00pm, Friday: 13:30pm – 16:00pm
Llanidloes Library, 5 Great Oak Street, SY18 6BN, Monday 10:00 to 13:00, Tuesday closed, Wednesday 10:00 to 12:00 and 13:30 to 16:30, Thursday closed, Friday 10:00 to 13:00, Saturday closed, Sunday closed
Machynlleth Library, Maengwyn Street, SY20 8DY, Monday 10:00 to 13:00, Tuesday 10:00 to 13:00 and 14:30 to 16:00, Wednesday 10:00 to 13:00 and 14:30 to 17:00, Thursday closed, Friday 10:00 to 13:00 and 14:30 to 16:00, Saturday 10:00 to 12:30, Sunday closed
Newtown Library, Park Lane, SY16 1EJ, Monday: 9am – 5pm, Tuesday: 9am – 5pm, Thursday: 9am – 5pm, Friday: 9am – 5pm, Saturday: 09:30am – 13:00pm
Presteigne Library, The Old Market Hall, Broad Street, LD8 2AD, Wednesday: 2pm – 5:30pm
Rhayader Library, West Street, LD6 5AB, Monday: 10:00am – 13:00pm & 14:00pm 16:30pm, Wednesday: 10:00am – 13:00pm & 14:00pm 16:30pm, Saturday: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Talgarth Library, LD3 0DQ, Wednesday: 10:00am – 13:00pm & 14:00pm 17:00pm, Saturday: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Welshpool Library Y Lanfa, The Canal Wharf, SY21 7AQ, Monday 10:00 to 12:30, Tuesday 10:00 to 12:30 and 14:00 to 16:00, Wednesday closed, Thursday closed, Friday 10:00 to 12:30 and 14:00 to 16:00, Saturday 10:00 to 12:30, Sunday closed
Ystradgynlais Library, Temperance Lane, SA9 1JJ, Monday 10:00 to 16:00, Tuesday closed, Wednesday closed, Thursday 10:00 to 16:00, Friday 10:00 to 13:00, Saturday closed, Sunday closed

You can collect two home testing kits (14 tests) at a time.