High demand for COVID-19 tests makes it harder to get screened in Lexington
"We're seeing a huge influx," one test provider said.
The city's large drive-through testing sites, currently open at Walgreens,
The Walgreens on
The Mobile Neighborhood Testing Program moved to
There were several reports of long lines Thursday at the
"This shows that there is a hunger for people who want to be tested," he said.
Hall said that the increase in testing demand might also be due to a greater awareness of cases spreading and the growing number of people who are close contacts to infected individuals. He recommended that those who want to be tested should call or check websites before they show up to testing sites.
"If you are thinking about getting a test, don't wait," he said. "The cases are growing at a rapid rate in Lexington and the need is there."
Those wanting COVID tests can also visit Urgent Care Centers, which switched to appointments only at its three Lexington sites because of high interest. Walk-ins were initially accepted at
"We could not handle the walk-in crowd," said Urgent Care Centers' Dr.
Testing at these urgent care centers is free through insurance and also free for the uninsured through the COVID-19 uninsured program, according to the Urgent Care of Lexington's website, where you can schedule an appointment. Test results are available in 15 to 20 minutes,
There are two other options for testing in Fayette County with less availability. One is CVS, where testing is only available to those at high risk of contracting COVID. Those interested can see if they qualify by visiting the website.
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