COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information, advice & Council services
Covid-19 Lateral Flow Device Tests
COVID-19 tests for people with symptoms
If you have symptoms of COVID-19 (a high temperature, a new and persistent cough or a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste), however mild, you should self-isolate immediately and take a lateral flow test.
How to access lateral flow testing
You can order free lateral flow tests online or you can collect them for free from participating pharmacies. To order tests online please click on the following link: Order free lateral flow tests
You should not collect tests from a pharmacy if you have symptoms. You should order online or ask someone who does not have symptoms to collect the lateral flow tests on your behalf.
If you cannot use the online or pharmacy collect service, call 119 to order a lateral flow test (free from mobiles and landlines). Lines are open every day from 7.00 am to 11.00 pm.
COVID-19 testing for people without symptoms
It is no longer recommended to take a lateral flow test if you do not have symptoms.
In Northern Ireland, if you do not have symptoms, you can only order lateral flow tests if: · you may be eligible for COVID-19 treatments and need lateral flow tests in case you become symptomatic
· you are a carer who provides close personal care for someone who is at higher risk if they contract COVID-19
· you are working or visiting high risk or vulnerable settings, such as care homes and hospital environments
· your GP or a healthcare professional asks you to take a test
· you have COVID-19 and want to check if your test result is still positive after day five
For further information please visit: Coronavirus (COVID-19): testing | nidirect
Covid-19 Government information & advice
Current COVID-19 regulations & restrictions – what the restrictions mean for you
Getting tested for coronavirus
Apply for a COVID-19 certificate
Public Health Agency (PHA) information for professionals and organisations
Public Health Agency (PHA) information for the public
Covid-19 information posters – available to download
Further up to date information & advice is available on the nidirect government services website
Council services and access to facilities
Up-to-date information on Council services and access to venues and facilities is available from the links below.
You can speak to a member of staff by telephoning the Council on 0300 303 1777 (calls charged at local rate), Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm. Alternatively you can contact us via the chat function on our website during normal office hours or by sending us an email to info@fermanaghomagh.com.
You can also perform a number of transactions with us online by visiting the Do It Online section of our website.
Council offices, venues & facilities
Household bin collection service
Bulky waste collection service
Registration of Births, Deaths, Marriages and Civil Partnerships
Council operated off street car parks
Community support
A range of support is available to and within local communities. Further information is available by clicking on the links below:
CovidWellbeingNI online hub – A range of information, self-help guides and ways to access help to support your mental health and wellbeing.
Rapid Lateral Flow Device test kits – for members of the public
Rapid Lateral Flow Device test kits – information for event organisers
Get Cooking…. Making the most of your food parcel recipe book
Toolkit – Reopening your community centre following Covid-19 lockdown
Financial support – support services in your local community
Sporting clubs and organisations
Guidance for Volunteering in your Community
Advice & support for local business
Information on support available to businesses is available from the links below:
Lateral Flow Device Workforce Testing
Rapid Lateral Flow Device test kits – information for event organisers