CVS Health has announced 10 new drive-through test sites for COVID-19 in Kansas, including two in Kansas City, Kansas.
The sites are scheduled to begin operating on Friday, June 12.
The new testing sites are at CVS Pharmacy, 950 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kansas; and CVS Pharmacy, 3750 State Ave., Kansas City, Kansas.
In addition, CVS is opening test sites in Lawrence, Leavenworth, Olathe, Overland Park, Shawnee, Topeka and Wichita, Kansas. The company has a goal of opening 1,000 test sites across the nation, according to a spokesman.
They will be self-swab tests. Clients will use the drive-through window, and stay in their vehicles, according to a spokesman. None of the tests will be done indoors. The clients will be given a test kit and instructions, while a pharmacy staff member will observe the process from the drive-through window to make sure it is done properly. The tests will be sent to an independent third-party lab for processing, with results available in about three days, according to the spokesman.
According to the spokesman, there are no out-of-pocket costs associated with the new test sites, for both insured and uninsured clients. The funding for testing was approved from the CARES Act, with costs for uninsured clients being funded through the Health and Human Services Department.
Clients should provide a photo identification card and insurance card if they have one. Residents with out-of-state identification cards should provide proof of residency.
Individuals can get a test if they meet Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Criteria, state and age guidelines, according to information on the CVS website. They do not need a doctor’s referral. Walk-up tests are not allowed.
Registration in advance will be necessary for the tests. Appointments can be made at https://www.cvs.com/minuteclinic/covid-19-testing.
CVS will list locations of drive-through clinics at https://cvshealth.com/covid-19/testing-locations.