FRANKFORT, Ky. — Governor Andy Beshear announced more testing sites are opening throughout Kentucky beginning next week. Each is different and has different criteria for who can be tested.
Beshear says testing has increased by more than 40% in the past week. The new sites are located in Cadiz, Hazard, Hopkinsville, Mount Vernon, Murray, and Louisville.
Here are the locations you can get a test, these are in addition to health care facilities.
Kroger Drive-Through Testing
The Kroger sites can do 300-330 tests pers site and everyone is eligible to be tested here. However, you must register at https://www.thelittleclinic.com/drivethru-testing.
Louisville (Jefferson County)
- Kroger, Shawnee Park, 4501 W Broadway
- Testing conducted Monday, April 27 - Friday, May 8 from 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- Hand sanitizer and face mask to be distributed at the site
Lexington (Fayette County)
- Bluegrass Community & Technical College, 500 Newtown Pike
- Testing conducted Monday, April 27 - Friday, May 8 from 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- Hand sanitizer and face mask to be distributed at this site
Owensboro (Daviess County) – Limited availability
- Daviess Co- Owensboro Community College, 4800 New Hartford Road
- Testing conducted Tuesday, April 28 - Thursday, April 30 from 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Bowling Green (Warren County)
- Warren Co- South Warren High School, 8140 Nashville Rd.
- Testing conducted Tuesday, April 28 - Friday, May 1 from 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Walgreens Drive-Through Testing
The Walgreens located at 2296 Executive Drive in Lexington will be testing seven days a week from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
These tests are only for first responders/healthcare workers without symptoms and anyone over 18 years old with symptoms. You must sign up online at Walgreens.com/coronavirus
Walmart Drive-Through Testing
The Walmart at 2020 Bashford Manor Lane in Louisville is also beginning to test patients. Tests at this location will only be for first responders/health care workers without symptoms and anyone over 18 years old with symptoms. Testing begins Wednesday, April 29, and will run seven days a week beginning at 9:00 am until 4:00 pm.
Like the other testing sites, you will need to sign up before getting a test. You can sign up online at doineedacovid19test.com
Here is a list of other testing sites:
Kentucky Dept. for Public Health and Christian County Health Dept.
Tie Breaker Park, 9503 Eagle Way, Hopkinsville, KY 42240
Monday to Friday, from 9:00 am to 11:00 pm
Open to first responders, health workers and anyone else with symptoms, screening on site
Primary Care Centers of Eastern Kentucky
101 Town and Country Lane, Hazard, KY 41701
Monday, April 27, and Tuesday, April 28, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Open to everyone, screening on site
Murray Calloway County Hospital
803 Poplar Street, Murray, KY 42071
Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Call (270) 753-0704 to request an appointment
Open to first responders, health workers and anyone with symptoms
Rockcastle Regional Hospital
145 Newcomb Ave., Mt. Vernon, KY 40456
Monday, April 27 to Friday, May 1, 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Open to everyone, must register at (606) 256-7385
Trigg County Primary Care Clinic
214 Main Street, Cadiz, KY 42211
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Open to everyone over 5 months, registration on-site