MIDLAND, Texas — Last week, the City Council of Midland approved extra funding to Midland Health for the expansion of COVID-19 testing in the area.
Starting today, November 17, Midland Health will be offering extra hours COVID-19 testing due to this funding.
The tests will take place at the West Campus drive thru testing site. The site will be available Monday thru Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. according to the press release.
Midland Health will also have times available on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
If you have insurance, it will be accepted, but there will be no out-of-packet pay necessary for those with a scheduled appointment the press release says.
With the expansion of hours due to extra funding, Midland Health will be able to run 1,350 tests per a week.
If you need a test due to being exposed or having symptoms, you can call 68Nurse to make your appointment.
