Dec 18, 2020

Free COVID-19 testing is being offered in Junction City

Posted Dec 18, 2020 3:35 PM

NIC and State of Kansas Offer are offering free, painless COVID-19 Testing in Junction City. It begins Friday, Dec. 18 and is available seven days a week.

Digital government solutions firm NIC Inc. and the State of Kansas are expanding TourHealth COVID-19 testing in Kansas to include a site in Junction City. TourHealth testing in Kansas is also offered in Olathe, Leavenworth, Colby, Goodland, Hays and Russell.

Beginning Friday testing in Junction City will be available from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. seven days a week at the former Dick Edwards Auto Plaza, 375 Grant Ave. They will be closed on Christmas Day.

Appointments are encouraged and can be made online for streamlined communications and results delivery. To register online, visit www.tourhealth.com, register and sign up for the preferred date and location. Drive-up will be allowed without appointments.

Individuals do not need to be symptomatic or need a referral to be tested. All testing is provided at no cost regardless of insurance or country of residence. Junction City

The information was provided by Geary County Emergency Management Director Garry Berges,