Dedicated pop-up COVID-19 testing sites on key freight routes have been introduced by the government in New South Wales (NSW), Australia.
Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Paul Toole says the new pop-up testing sites in Narrandera and Tarcutta provide an easy way for freight workers to be tested for COVID-19.
“The NSW Government has been working closely with the freight industry to make sure we keep the supply chain moving for everyday goods while also implementing measures to keep freight workers healthy and safe,” Toole said. “We know that heavy vehicles are not able to easily access the large majority of the current community testing locations, either due to the parking restrictions and/or hours of operation and these pop-up sites will make it easier for our truckies to get tested.”
As part of the freight industry’s COVID-19 Safety Plan to help industry comply with the newly developed Freight Movement Code for the Domestic Border Controls, freight workers are encouraged to carry out voluntary COVID-19 testing every seven days.
The pop-up testing stations at Narrandera and Tarcutta will be open seven days a week from 9am to 4pm with hours of operation to be extended from 31 August.
To find out more about the pop-up testing sites visit: http://transport.nsw.gov.au/nswfreightcorona
