Due to increased volume, the mobile COVID-19 testing site located at the Hays ISD Performing Arts Center will perform tests for the virus by appointment only and no longer accept walkups, it was announced today. The free testing center also announced its holiday schedule.
Persons who wish to make an appointment to receive the free self-administered cheek swabs, the results of which are usually available anywhere from 24 to 48 hours later, can do so by clicking here. Recipients are not required to carry medical insurance to receive the tests.
“At the Kyle Curative testing site for the period of Nov. 25 through Dec. 9, a total of 3,350 tests had been completed with 54.69 percent of those tested residing in the 78640 zip code and the remaining 45.31 percent residing in other zip codes outside of Kyle,” according to the announcement from the city. “Of the 3,350 tests administered in that time period, positive results had been returned for 464 individuals for a 14.89 percent positivity rate.” The announcement stressed “that not all of the 3,350 individuals tested were Kyle residents.”
The city also announced the Kyle testing site will be closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
“The City of Kyle and Hays County are encouraging residents to work to stop the spread of COVID-19 in our community, which includes wearing masks, washing hands and staying away from gatherings of people,” the city’s announcement said.
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