UK facilities management company Mitie says it is helping open a Covid-19 test in North Wales.

The company says as part of Britain’s efforts to fight the Coronavirus pandemic it is providing services at five UK sites.

This includes Llandudno with the other four locations at Penrith, Inverness, Bournemouth, and Perth.

The Llandudno site will be at the coach park on Builder Street. They said it would open later this week but didn't have an exact date.

A Covid-19 testing unit

Mitie, headquartered in London, is supporting each site by providing critical clinical waste management and security services, such as traffic management and lane support.

The firm says it will help ensure that the centres meet their testing targets which are essential for identifying people with Covid-19 and therefore limiting the spread of the infection.

Mitie will have as many as 300 employees working across the five sites.

Simon Venn, Chief Government & Strategy Officer, Mitie, said: “Our priority during the pandemic is to support the nation’s efforts to fight COVID-19 and help keep the country running.

"Testing is a critical part of the UK’s strategy to combat coronavirus and we’re proud to support the Government with this vital task. It is a perfect example of a seamless collaboration between the public and private sector and it exemplifies the amazing things that can be achieved as a result."