Austin-Travis County is teetering on the edge of moving into Stage 4 of Austin Public Health's risk-based guidelines for the coronavirus, as well. The reopening of the testing sites comes as Austin's health leaders are urging residents to once again wear masks when in indoor, public spaces.
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With the presence of the Delta variant, access to free testing will be an important tool to catch disease early and guide our other efforts – including vaccination, case investigation, and more. ” “APH staff have been incredibly dedicated to doing everything they can to lessen the impact of the virus. “Community-based sites help protect those most at risk,” said interim Austin Public Health Director Adrienne Sturrup. Those who cannot access testing sites can call 51 to see if they qualify for an at-home test, the city said.Īll information provided at testing sites is confidential and immigration status is not asked. Tests can be scheduled online at or by calling Austin 311 or 51. You can still schedule an appointment, which the city recommends to save time and confirm test availability. More: Austin officials urge masks, even for those vaccinated, indoors in public to avoid COVID surgeīoth sites will not require appointments or a vehicle to receive a test. Both will be open Tuesday through Friday from 1 p.m. Johns testing site will reopen on July 29. The recreation center will reopen on Thursday and the St. Johns testing site, 7211 North Interstate 35 Frontage Rd. George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center, 5801 Ainez Dr.Austin will reopen two neighborhood COVID-19 testing sites this month as coronavirus cases have begun to rise again as the delta variant spreads.
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