The Covid Test Centre at the Grand Hall in Kilmarnock has closed due to flooding, meaning all of today's appointments are cancelled.

It comes after The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning yesterday for thunderstorms with a chance of flooding in the area.

Residents who had an appointment at the Grand Hall today are urged to book another test as soon as they can by calling 0800 028 2816.

UPDATE: East Ayrshire Council has confirmed that the Covid Test Centre in the Grand Hall will REOPEN tomorrow, Tuesday, July 6.

Residents are advised to book their appointment in advance.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We're pleased to advise that the COVID testing centre in the Grand Hall, Kilmarnock will reopen for business tomorrow. Please book your appointment in advance. <a href="https://t.co/rEig52ZE00">https://t.co/rEig52ZE00</a></p>— East Ayrshire (@EastAyrshire) <a href="https://twitter.com/EastAyrshire/status/1412072199515693067?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 5, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>