Taking part in regular testing is an essential part of the Government’s strategy to combat the spread of Coronavirus.
If you are not displaying symptoms of Covid-19
If you are currently living on campus or accessing campus facilities having followed the latest Government guidance and are Covid-19 symptom-free, it is very important that you get tested regularly.
Canterbury campus
- We can now provide 2 tests per week at our Asymptomatic Testing Site on the Canterbury campus up until at least 15 February 2021 for any students who need to be on site and are not experiencing symptoms of Covid-19.
Medway campus
- It has also been agreed with the regional Director of Public Health, that students who need to be on campus can get tested twice a week at any of the Medway community testing facilities. This includes the facility based in the Deep End on the Medway campus. You can book online now.
Alternatively, you can also choose to access any of the regional community testing facilities, whichever is nearest to where you are living. Lists of community testing facilities are available on the Kent County Council and Medway Council
For those of you living away from the University at the moment, please refer to your local or national government websites for information about Covid-19 testing in your area.
Please remember – even if you receive a negative test result following a Covid-19 test, you must still adhere to the national lockdown restrictions and continue to follow all advice concerning Hands, Face, Space.
If you are displaying symptoms of Covid-19
If you do display any symptoms that could indicate Covid-19, self-isolate immediately, get a PCR test at a local testing site, and let the right people know.
Please read our procedure if experiencing symptoms of Covid-19 or have been advised to self-isolate. There is a local testing site on the Canterbury campus in Rutherford College car park.
We know that this is a worrying time, and we are here to support and advise you wherever you may be. If you have any concerns or queries, please check our Student Coronavirus webpages or email CovidSupport@kent.ac.uk and we will respond as soon as possible.