New COVID-19 drive-thru testing site coming to Bremerton
A new drive-thru testing site is slated to open outside the Army National Guard Base in Bremerton, as Kitsap’s emergency officials work to expand COVID-19 testing for essential workers and vulnerable residents.
The new site, which officials say may open early this week, will have around 160 test appointments per day. However, those won’t be available for all residents.
The free tests are designated for those experiencing symptoms — including cough, fever and shortness of breath — and prioritized for certain categories of people. That includes health care workers, first responders and those working at grocery stores, child care facilities and other “critical infrastructure.” Highly vulnerable populations, such as residents over 65 and people with underlying health issues, will also have access.
“Anybody with symptoms in the priority rankings we want to ensure they get those tests,” said Malynda Green, an emergency management specialist at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard who is managing the new testing site. “It's important for us to reach out to our community and make sure we get this up and going.”
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