The Arkansas Department of Health will host drive-thru COVID-19 testing events at locations across the state beginning Friday, May 29.
At each event, there will be no out-of-pocket cost for the tests, and tests will be offered to anyone who wants to be tested regardless of whether they have symptoms. Insurance is not required, according to a news release.
Anyone found to be positive for COVID-19 will be notified and provided guidance for isolating to stop the spread of the disease.
The schedule includes:
Friday, May 29 — 3-7 p.m. Dardanelle – Yell County Health Unit, 719 N. 5th St.
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Saturday, May 30 — 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Pine Bluff – University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Simmons Bank Field, 1200 N. University Drive; West Memphis – Lehr Arena, 501 W. Broadway; DeQueen – Fire Department, 220 N. Second St.
Saturday, June 6 — 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Jonesboro – Craighead County Health Unit, 611 E. Washington Ave.; Wrightsville – City Hall, 13024 Arkansas 365-South; El Dorado – Union County Fairgrounds, 1430 E. 19th St.
Tests are also available at local health units across the state. Patients are encouraged to schedule an appointment in advance at those facilities.
Also at Pine Bluff:
Saturday, May 30 — Jefferson Comprehensive Care System Inc (JCCSI) will offer free COVID-19 testing from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 30, at the Pine Bluff Convention Center in parking lot D. Details: 870-536-5581.
Weekdays — The Jefferson County Health Department, 2306 Rike Drive, is now providing COVID-19 testing to the public between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. weekdays at no out-of-pocket cost. To schedule an appointment, call 870-535-2142.
Jefferson Regional — The hospital also has a COVID-19 resource line 870-541-4911.
Details:healthy.arkansas.gov/health-units.