Lockdown may be easing but it is clear we will all need to get used to being tested for coronavirus.

Earlier this week a new scheme was announced which will see twice weekly Covid test offered to all households in England for free, regardless of whether you are showing symptoms of the virus.

The controversial idea of Covid certification is also likely to play a role later this year, and could largely centre on whether you can provide a negative test result before entering a crowded venue or stadium.

Experts are also urging people to make the most of the now enhanced testing capacity in the UK, particularly those who have returned to the work place in recent weeks.

So here is a list of all the Covid testing sites in mid Essex currently listed on the NHS website and what each one offers:

  • Braintree Library- pick up site for at home test kits.

Usual opening hours- 9am- 5pm.

  • Wellbrooke Products Limited- Masefield Road- pick up site for at home test kits.

Usual opening hours- 8.30am- 6pm.

  • Halstead Library- pick up site for at home test kits

Usual opening hours- 9am-5pm.

  • Dunmow Library- pick up site for at home test kits

Usual opening hours- 9am-5pm.

  • Saffron Walden Library- pick up site for at home test kits

Usual opening hours- 9am-5pm.

  • Witham Library- pick up site for at home test kits

Usual opening hours- 9am-5pm.

  • Maldon Library- pick up site for at home test kits

Usual opening hours-9am-5pm.

  • Manor Pharmacy, Maylandsea- pick up site for at home test kits

Usual opening hours- 9am-5pm.

  • Burnham on Crouch Library- pick up site for at home test kits

Usual opening hours- 9am-5pm.