MORE than 10 cars were waiting before the official start time at the drive through testing clinic in Horsham on Saturday morning.
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The Arnott Street testing clinic was scheduled to open at 9am with cars lining up before 8.30am to be test for COVID-19.
A security officer was directing traffic which was lining up, building to more than 20 cars by 9.30am.
Most cars had more than one person in it to be tested - majority of occupants wearing masks.
A sign at the exit of the drive through service explained what isolation meant.
"Tested? Now go home and stay there," it read.
"You must go home and isolate NOW and remain there until you have recieved your results confirming you are negative.
"Isolation means; you cannot leave your home, no visitors are allowed, avoid any contact with others at home, use a separate bathroom (where possible) and stay in a separate room.
"Please help us to keep everyone safe... including you."
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