HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-05-15 COVID-19 Testing in Hilo on Monday, May 18 -- 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 15, 2020
NEWS RELEASE
COVID-19 Drive-Through Testing in Hilo on Monday, May 18
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 at
Hilo’s Civic Auditorium on Monday, May 18from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Access
through the Manono Street entrance.
This 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.
Antibody Testing
Antibody testing will also be available at the Hilo testing clinic. Antibody testing can
determine if you have previously had COVID-19. Drive-through antibody testing is
available nowhere else in the state.
Antibody testing will be offered only to those previously identified as having had the
Coronavirus, or those with high risk exposures, including healthcare workers, first
responders, and family members or those with close contact to known positives. A
simple blood draw detects the presence of SARS-Cov2 IgG antibodies in your system.
Note: there is a $43 out-of-pocket cost to people whose medical insurance plans do not
cover the antibody test. Call your insurance provider to find out if you’re covered
For further information, please call Premier Medical Group at 808-304-9745 or Hawai‘i
County Civil Defense at 935-0031.
County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.