It's hoped another walk-in COVID test centre in Waterford will help detect any spread in the virus.

Another walk-in COVID test centre opens in Waterford today.

The facility will be at the site of the existing appointment-only test centre at Kilcohan.

It's going to be open for the next 7 days between 10am and 6pm.

Director of Public Health for the South East, Dr. Carmel Mullaney, says it's only for those not experiencing any symptoms;