HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-05-06 COVID-19 Testing in Waimea on Friday, May 8 -- press release
Roy Takemoto
Managing Director
Harry Kim
Mayor
Barbara J. Kossow
Deputy Managing Director
County of Hawai‘i
Office of the Mayor
25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2603 Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720 (808) 961-8211 Fax (808) 961-6553
KONA: 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Hwy., Bldg C Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i 96740
(808) 323-4444 Fax (808) 323-4440
May 6, 2020
NEWS RELEASE
COVID-19 Drive-Through Testing in Waimea on Friday May 8
Premier Medical Group with the support of the County of Hawai’i, Hope Services and
the Hawaii National Guard, will offer a free drive-through screening and testing clinic for
COVID-19 will be held at Waimea District Park on Friday, May 8, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to
1:00 p.m.
This free clinic is open to the public; however, individuals must first undergo a screening
to determine if they meet the criteria to be tested. Clinic physicians on site will make the
determination regarding testing. The screening criteria will be based on guidance of the
CDC and the State’s COVID-19 Response Task Force.
People who visit the screening clinic will be asked to show photo ID. Additionally,
people are requested to bring their own pen, and any health insurance cards they have,
although insurance is not required.
For further information, please call Hawaii County Civil Defense at 935-0031.
County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.