Another avenue for free coronavirus testing is underway.
WellHealth Management is once again partnering with Lyon County Public Health to offer free tests, this time at least through February. WellHealth will be stationed at the Bowyer Community Building until 6 pm Tuesday. Testing will be available between 7 am and 6 pm through Saturday this week and then 7 am to 6 pm Mondays to Saturdays the rest of the month.
Residents will need to schedule appointments online at www.gogettested.com. Slots are currently available and results could be returned within 48 hours.
This is the third time WellHealth has partnered with Lyon County Public Health on free tests, including December 2020 to January 2021 and March to June of last year.
There are other locations for free testing as well.
*Flint Hills Community Health Center continues offering free tests at the Health Center, 420 West 15th. Residents need to schedule online at www.publichealth.lyoncounty.org.
*Newman Regional Health is also offering free tests at the hospital, with scheduling through 620-343-6801.
*Healthier Lyon County is providing at-home tests on demand to underserved residents, including the disabled, homeless, homebound, economically disadvantaged and residents with transportation issues. Residents can call Healthier Lyon County at 620-208-3218 or 620-794-1548.
