Covid-19 Testing Centre for HGVs installed at Circle K Gorey
Almost 200 drivers tested between both Dublin Airport and Circle K Gorey centres on first day alone
Print2 February 2021
Covid-19 antigen tests for HGVs departing Ireland for France, can now be carried out at the Circle K service station located on the M11 between J21 and J22 at Gorey.
Under new French laws, commercial drivers heading to France on direct ferries from Dublin and Rosslare must have evidence of a negative test taken within the previous 72 hours on arrival at French ports.
The Covid-19 antigen testing at Circle K Gorey, carried out by Irish healthcare company, RocDoc, is helping hauliers to fulfil this new requirement.
Last Thursday marked the first day that the rapid antigen testing at both Dublin Airport and Gorey, was conducted. Between both testing centres, almost 200 lorry drivers were tested on just the first day alone, and The Irish Times reported that one lorry driver tested positive for Covid-19 on that particular day at the Dublin centre.
According to David Rock, chief executive of RocDoc, that driver in Dublin was then referred for a PCR test to confirm the virus.
“It is an early detection system,” Rock said. “We use it as a triage tool rather than the definitive tool. It takes up to an hour for the test and most of them are done in half an hour.”
Gordon Lawlor, MD of Circle K Ireland, said the company was proud to support this vital service.
“A key priority of ours throughout this pandemic is ensuring we play our part in supporting the national effort,” he said, “and we are delighted to be able to offer the use of our facility and support the Department of Transport and Transport Infrastructure Ireland in delivering a vital service. Circle K also has long standing ties to the commercial transport and freight industry and are keen to support this sector in any way we can.”
Dónal Minnock, operations manager – Motorways, Transport Infrastructure Ireland, praised Circle K’s co-operation.
“TII very much acknowledges the co-operation and assistance of Circle K in supporting the State in facilitating this important public health initiative,” Minnock said.
The RocDoc Covid-19 testing centre at Circle K Gorey is now open from 7am-9pm, Monday-Saturday. According to Circle K, HGV drivers can take advantage of brand new, state-of-the-art 24-hour modern facilities with toilets, showers, an extensive hot food range as well as its own coffee brand – Simply Great Coffee.
To book a test, visit: https://rocdochealthcheck.ie/get-tested.html
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