In response to the recent surge in positive coronavirus cases and to help meet the current high demand for testing, six new drive-thru mega sites are among the locations El Pasoans get can a free COVID-19 test administered this week.

Local health authorities are encouraging everyone to get tested, whether showing symptoms or not. Officials say it not only helps expose hotspots and track outbreaks, but 1 in 4 carriers do not show symptoms of being positive and therefore unknowingly contribute to community spread.

State Testing Sites - Open Daily

Testing is free and available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to anyone 5 years or older, with or without symptoms. No appointments needed, however, once the daily capacity is met the site will be close.

• Ascarate Park, 6800 Delta
• El Paso Community College Valle Verde Campus, 919 Hunter Dr.
• Nation Tobin Recreation Center, 8831 Railroad Dr.
• SISD Student Activities Complex, 1300 Joe Battle Blvd.
• UTEP, Schuster 1 Parking Lot, off Schuster at the Spur 1966 roundabout

UMMC Testing Site - Open Daily

Testing is free and available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to anyone 5 years or older with or without symptoms. No appointments needed, however, once the daily capacity of 1,000 is met the site will be close.

• County SportsPark, 1780 N. Zaragoza (use entrance off of Joe Battle Boulevard)

Texas Military Testing Sites

Testing is free and available for anyone 5 years or older with or without symptoms. No appointments needed, however, once the daily capacity of 500 is met the site will be close.

• Eastside Sports Complex, 14380 Montwood, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. through Sunday, Nov. 15
• Region 19 Kenworthy Complex, 9776 Kenworthy, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. through Friday, Nov.

City of El Paso Drive Thru Testing

You must schedule an appointment by calling (915) 212-0783 or go online (www.EPStrong.org) and click on the “Schedule Testing” button.

• Memorial Park, 1701 N. Copia St.
• Eastwood/Album Park, 3110 Parkwood St.
• Butterfield Trail Air Cargo Center, 301 George Perry
• Westside Community Rec Center, 7400 High Ridge Dr.

State Rural Testing Sites

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. No appointment necessary, however, once the daily capacity of 500 is met the site will be closed to additional testing.

•Mon, Nov. 9, MVFD Station 2, 5411 Paso View Dr., Montana Vista
•Tue, Nov. 10, Horizon First Baptist, 17018 Darrington, Horizon
•Wed, Nov. 11, West Valley Fire St., 510 Vinton Rd., Anthony
•Fri, Nov. 13, ESD #2 Fire Station, 11440 N. Loop, Socorro

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