LAWRENCE – To increase Covid-19 testing for Douglas County and the surrounding area, Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health, LMH Health, and the Unified Command are partnering with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and WellHealth to provide free, expanded testing opportunities.
Testing is free of charge and does not require insurance or identification. Testing is open to all, regardless of medical necessity (i.e., the presence of Covid-19 symptoms or close contact with someone who has Covid-19).
In Douglas County, testing will be available in Lawrence at the Walmart located at 3300 Iowa St., from 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Mondays – Saturdays. The appointments will be drive-through, with a walk-up lane as needed. Testing will begin on Tuesday, Feb. 2. Appointments can be made at GoGetTested.com/Kansas, though no appointment is required to receive a test. Do not eat, drink, or use tobacco for 30 minutes prior to receiving a test. WellHealth conducts saliva-based PCR testing that checks for active virus. Test results will be available within 48-96 hours.
For more information, visit GoGetTested.com/Kansas.