SEATTLE — A walk-up coronavirus testing site in Seattle will open Friday morning at Rainier Beach High School.
The city has been testing about 2,000 people per day at two drive-up locations in north and south Seattle. The new testing site at Rainier Beach High School is expected to have the ability to test 800 more patients per day and is walk-up only. Parking is available in the school’s parking lot.
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A testing drive-thru was previously set up at Rainier Beach High School in April.
“The combination of testing and our actions is saving lives, but we also must face the reality that we will be dealing with this pandemic until at least next year,” Mayor Durkan said in a news release.
The testing is free, but people must still register online.
Officials said the Rainier Beach location was picked to help prevent a gap in services, as nearly 40% of households in the area are comprised of Black and Latinx families – the most acutely impacted by COVID-19 and representing the highest COVID-19 infection and mortality rates.
The Rainier Beach location will be open on Mondays and Wednesday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
“If you know you’ve been exposed to the virus or if you have symptoms, please stay home and away from others – except to go to your testing appointment,” said Patty Hayes, Director of Public Health – Seattle & King County. “By self-quarantining, you’re protecting family and friends and helping us all succeed at re-opening King County.”
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Feeling any symptoms of COVID-19? A new community testing site in Rainier Beach opens this Friday, August 7. There are still many open slots for this Friday. Pre-register for a walk-up appointment online at https://t.co/l1wy7xdQ3q. Note: parking at the site is available. pic.twitter.com/7n8oOB5C3T
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