HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-05-27 COVID-19 Testing at Old Airport Park in Kona on Friday, May 29 -- 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 27, 2020
NEWS RELEASE
COVID-19 Drive-Through Testing in Kona on Friday, May 29
Premier Medical Group, with the support of the County of Hawai‘i, Hope Services and the
Hawaii National Guard, will offer a drive-through screening and testing clinic for COVID-19 at
Old Kona Airport Park in the Kekua‘okalani Gym/KCAC parking lot on Friday, May 29 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.
Antibody Testing
Antibody testing will also be available at the Kona testing clinic. Antibody testing can determine
if you have previously had COVID-19.
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 Hawaii County
Civil Defense at 935-0031
County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.