Some Frodsham and Helsby residents might soon have access to asymptomatic coronavirus tests, as Cheshire West and Chester Council prepares to roll out serial testing for priority groups.

Cheshire West and Chester has been chosen as a pilot borough for asymptomatic testing, which will help to prevent people from spreading the virus unknowingly.

Unlike the population wide mass testing delivered in Liverpool, the Cheshire West pilot will focus on key groups.

Cllr Louise Gittins, Council Leader, said: "Our priority groups for this new type of testing are still being refined, but are likely to include people who may get infected more easily, people who could pass the virus on to those more vulnerable to the disease and people who need to return to work for the good of the community.

"This could include groups like day centre staff and informal carers, as well as parts of the emergency services.

"Areas with Tier 3 restrictions will be offered more extensive mass testing, with support from the military, but as a Tier 2 area Cheshire will develop a more targeted approach.

"This type of testing has an important part to play in the fight against COVID-19 and we are pleased to be chosen as one of 67 pilot boroughs in the country."

More details about the pilot will be released as soon as possible.