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<br /> <br />Roy Takemoto <br /> <br />Managing Director <br /> <br /> <br />Harry Kim <br />Mayor <br /> <br />Barbara J. Kossow <br /> Deputy Managing Director <br /> <br />County of Hawai‘i <br />Office of the Mayor <br />25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2603  Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720  (808) 961-8211  Fax (808) 961-6553 <br />KONA: 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Hwy., Bldg C  Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i 96740 <br />(808) 323-4444  Fax (808) 323-4440 <br /> <br /> <br />May 27, 2020 <br />NEWS RELEASE <br />COVID-19 Drive-Through Testing in Kona on Friday, May 29 <br />Premier Medical Group, with the support of the County of Hawai‘i, Hope Services and the <br />Hawaii National Guard, will offer a drive-through screening and testing clinic for COVID-19 at <br />Old Kona Airport Park in the Kekua‘okalani Gym/KCAC parking lot on Friday, May 29 from <br />9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. <br />This free clinic is open to the public; however, individuals must first undergo a screening to <br />determine if they meet the criteria to be tested. Clinic physicians on site will make the <br />determination regarding testing. The screening criteria will be based on guidance of the CDC <br />and the State’s COVID-19 Response Task Force. <br />People who visit the screening clinic will be asked to show photo ID. Additionally, people are <br />requested to bring their own pen, and any health insurance cards they have, although insurance is <br />not required. <br />Antibody Testing <br />Antibody testing will also be available at the Kona testing clinic. Antibody testing can determine <br />if you have previously had COVID-19. <br />Antibody testing will be offered only to those previously identified as having had the <br />Coronavirus, or those with high risk exposures, including healthcare workers, first responders, <br />and family members or those with close contact to known positives. A simple blood draw detects <br />the presence of SARS-Cov2 IgG antibodies in your system. <br />Note: there is a $43 out-of-pocket cost to people whose medical insurance plans do not cover the <br />antibody test. Call your insurance provider to find out if you’re covered. <br />For further information, please call Premier Medical Group at 808-304-9745 or Hawaii County <br />Civil Defense at 935-0031 <br /> <br />County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. <br />