CVS Health originally announced their plan to open 1,000 COVID-19 testing locations around the country by the end of May on April 27. With the addition of 34 new testing sites coming to the state of Ohio, CVS has made good on their goal of 1,000 test sites built as part of their effort to combat the spread of COVID-19.
“CVS Health has been at the forefront of helping our nation scale-up COVID-19 testing capabilities, and we’re proud to meet our goal of establishing 1,000 testing sites in communities across the country,” said CVS CEO and President Larry J. Merlo in a recent press release. “Opening access to testing in more locations using our drive-thru window represents an important milestone in our response to the pandemic. We remain grateful for the daily efforts and sacrifices of our front-line colleagues who make the continued expansion of our testing possible.”
Four of the 34 new testing sites in Ohio will be stationed at CVS Pharmacy locations throughout Cincinnati. The locations are as follows:
- CVS Pharmacy, 8372 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH 45216
- CVS Pharmacy, 5813 Colerain Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45239
- CVS Pharmacy, 1115 High St., Hamilton, OH 45011
- CVS Pharmacy, 710 North Main St., Springboro, OH 45066
Individuals who believe they may be infected or have come into contact with an infected person can take the self-swab test at any of these locations by registering at CVS.com beginning on Friday, May 29.
When you arrive for testing, you will remain in your car and drive up to the pharmacy drive-thru window. Once you receive your self-testing kit, a CVS Pharmacy team member will observe the process to ensure the test is done correctly. The test will then be sent to an independent lab for testing. Results will be available in three days.
The new test sites will also contribute to CVS’ goal of processing 1.5 million test kits per month as part of their effort to establish testing and health safety in especially vulnerable communities.
More information regarding CVS’ role in combating the COVID-19 pandemic and questions about the testing sites can be answered at cvshealth.com/covid-19.
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This article appears in May 6 – Jun 14, 2020.
