Free drive-up COVID-19 testing being offered at The Long Center

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.

AUSTIN, Texas - The Long Center is teaming up with Nomi Health to offer free drive-up COVID-19 testing for Austin residents before gatherings take place for New Year celebrations. Originally scheduled to end on December 28, officials have extended the pop-up testing site until December 31.

Testing began December 27 and will now continue Dec. 28-31 between the hours of 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. Nomi Health says it will more than double its testing staff at The Long Center as the demand for testing continues to surge.

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No appointment is required, and all are welcome. Individuals in need of a test are asked to bring an insurance card if they have one. Although testing will be at no cost to patients, insurance information will be requested of individuals who have insurance coverage. No one will be turned away at the site, regardless of insurance coverage.

The Long Center is located at 701 W. Riverside Drive, Austin, TX 78704. Those interested in getting a test are asked to pull up to the circle drive in front of the Long Center to get started. Results will be texted within 15 minutes of testing.

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