Ice delays some COVID-19 testing hours, new site opens near Garner
Even as many schools and colleges announce delays and cancelations because of the potential for icy roads Monday, plenty of COVID-19 testing sites are open.
Posted — UpdatedWake County closed schools and canceled classes Monday, while Durham and Orange have shifted to remote learning. Cumberland County is delayed.
"When I first arrived, I saw how long the line was," said Raleigh resident Taquan Joyner. "I thought I was going to be waiting a while, but like I said, they are moving pretty quickly."
"If COVID is going to be a thing that's going to be around and affect lives and the way we move about our communities, there should definitely be something that is quickly available to us."
Find a COVID-19 test on Monday
Even though roads will remain slick in spots, COVID-19 testing will resume across the Triangle on Monday even after the snowstorm shut down testing sites over the weekend.
The state's other testing sites are also operating on normal hours (7 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Monday, including:
- Word of God Church (open 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.)
- PNC Arena
- Five County Stadium
- WakeMed Soccer Park
Pre-registration is required at the links provided. The tests will be conducted by Mako Medical, which returns test results in 48 hours or less.
"We wanted to make sure everyone on the outskirts of Raleigh didn't have to drive all the way across Wake County to get tested," said Millard Butterworth with Mako.
As of 5 a.m., there were still some available slots still open.
721 N. Raleigh Blvd., Raleigh
909 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh
202 N. Tarboro St., Raleigh
830 E. Williams St., Apex
9621 Six Forks Road, Raleigh
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