![]() ![]() Meanwhile, ADHS is working with local health partners to request federal testing resources to augment existing testing resources within the state. "ADHS requests rapid tests on behalf of community partners and schools, but at this time, the available supply is extremely limited nationally. RELATED: Big changes to at-home COVID-19 testing expected this week A spokesperson told ABC15 they will post updates when they get more tests here.Īccording to a spokesperson for ADHS, the state has not received word from the federal government on when the at-home tests the administration has mentioned will be coming to Arizona. The City of Tempe gave out take-home tests this past weekend in a matter of hours. Valley Shield offers free COVID tests at five different sites in the Valley and says they provide PCR results within 36 hours. Sonora Quest Laboratories also offers free COVID-19 tests by appointment. Results usually come back in 24 to 48 hours. You must register online, but those sites rarely have any lines. You can find those City of Phoenix testing sites here.ĪSU's Biodesign Institute also continues to provide its free saliva tests at the Mesa Convention Center or Skysong in Scottsdale. "We have two vans - one that services areas where people may not have access to get to and from doctors' offices and a second van which services areas where we've seen higher test results or higher cases of COVID," city spokesperson Tamra Ingersoll said, noting they're trying to make tests accessible for everyone. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcomed. ![]() They have availability in the mornings and afternoons. Phoenix has two mobile testing vans that provide free PCR and rapid tests across the Valley. Maricopa County also offers several community clinics and has a listing of events available. You can find the latest updates on Embry Health testing sites here. The tests will be administered by Vincere Cancer Center, the city’s existing medical partner who operates the original mobile testing unit.PHOENIX - The spread of COVID-19 has led to an increase in demand for testing across the Valley in recent weeks, with free at-home tests getting snapped up within minutes and testing facilities having to close sites early due to turnout.Įmbry Health saw record numbers this weekend and had to close a site on Friday due to high demand, then on Monday, shut down three sites after staff members called out sick. The static site will operate at Maryvale Park three days a week - Monday, Wednesday and Thursday - from 7 a.m. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. “We’re going to be targeting the van to hot spots, so we’ll be looking at data about where COVID-19 is most common in the community and the van will go to those locations,” Mayor Kate Gallego said.ĭuring Tuesday’s event, Gallego also mentioned the launch of a new, city-supported COVID-19 testing service at a fixed location beginning the week of Feb. Contact Us Symptoms and Risk If you’re experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms, you may feel like you need to get tested for COVID-19, or coronavirus, to ease your mind. While the original van remains committed to getting accessible COVID-19 testing to Phoenix’s underserved communities, the new van will focus on finding areas in the city that could be at the highest risk of contracting it. Testing conducted by both vans is completely free with no out-of-pocket costs and no insurance needed. to 1 p.m., with all scheduling available online. ![]() Phoenix’s second van will operate three days a week: Monday or Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday from 7 a.m. Unlike the original van, the second van will also offer Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) testing with results emailed to the individual in 1-2 days for added assurance. ![]() Valley COVID survivor returns to hospital to thank doctors and nurses ![]()
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