Austin Public Health offering free COVID tests at two new locations

AUSTIN, Texas - As free pop-up testing sites continue to be swarmed, there are other alternative testing locations being offered around Austin.

Austin Public Health has two sites set up for free COVID-19 testing, no appointment necessary. However, the city recommends registering/scheduling an appointment online to save time and confirm test availability.

Long lines for COVID-19 testing at The Long Center

Experts say there's a potential surge of the Omicron COVID-19 variant and that's led more people in Austin to go get tested. FOX 7 Austin's Kelly Saberi has a look from the pop-up testing site at The Long Center.

The George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center, located at 5801 Ainez Dr, 78744, is offering walk-in testing. Current availability for scheduled tests at this location is Jan. 4-8 with times ranging from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Travis County Expo Center, located at 7311 Decker Lane, 78724, is offering drive-up testing. Current availability for scheduled tests at this location is Jan. 3-7 with times ranging from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Testing services are free and provided by Austin Public Health.

To schedule an appointment, visit covid19.austintexas.gov or call 3-1-1 or 512-974-2000.