Free COVID-19 Testing in El Paso Extended Through End of September

The city and county of El Paso have extended the dates free Covid-19 testing will be available to the public. State testing sites will now remain operational through September 30.

Health officials are urging El Pasoans to get tested even if not showing any symptoms.

“Testing is critically important because it gives the community a better glimpse into our overall health and spread of the virus,” explained Assistant Fire Chief Jorge A. Rodriguez, Emergency Management Coordinator, in a city press release. “But more importantly, it will help further protect our vulnerable populations.”

State Testing Sites City of El Paso

No appointments are needed.
Testing is free and available to anyone with or without COVID-19 symptoms.
Tests, which are conducted by the state contractor HONU, collect nasal samples.
Results provided via email within 2-3 days.

• Nations Tobin Recreation Center; 8831 Railroad Dr., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 7 days a week
• El Paso Community College Valle Verde Campus, 919 Hunter Dr., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 7 days a week
• SISD Student Activities Complex, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday through Friday

State Testing El Paso County

The Drive-thru testing locations posted below will be operational from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the specific dates and locations only, and available on a first come, first serve basis.

Anyone 5-years and up can get a free test; you do not have to be exhibiting any symptoms. No appointment necessary, however, once the daily capacity of 500 is met the site will be closed to additional testing. Test results will be provided via email within 2-3 days.

•Monday, September 14, Clint Fire Station #1; 708 FM 1110, Clint, TX
•Tuesday, September 15, Horizon First Baptist Church; 17018 Darrington Road, Horizon City, TX
•Wednesday, September 16, West Valley Fire Department; 510 Vinton Rd., Anthony, TX
•Friday, September 18, El Paso County ESD #2 Fire Station; 11440 N. Loop, Socorro, TX

•Monday, September 21, El Paso County ESD #2 HQ, 16001 Socorro Rd., Fabens, TX
•Wednesday, September 23, Montana Vista Fire Station #2; 5411 Paso View Dr., El Paso, TX
•Thursday, September 24, Horizon First Baptist Church; 17018 Darrington Road, Horizon City, TX
•Friday, September 25, West Valley Fire Department; 510 Vinton Rd., Anthony, TX

•Monday, September 28, El Paso County ESD #2 Fire Station; 11440 N. Loop, Socorro, TX
•Tuesday, September 29, Horizon First Baptist Church; 17018 Darrington Road, Horizon City, TX
•Wednesday, September 30, El Paso County ESD #2 HQ, 16001 Socorro Rd., Fabens, TX