Free, Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Available This Week in East, Southeast Arlington
Free COVID-19 testing remains available to Tarrant County residents at drive-thru sites in east Arlington and southeast Arlington.
The COVID-19 cheek swab testing site at Tarrant County College Southeast Campus, 2100 Southeast Parkway, is operational from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week. This is a free test, with no Tarrant County residency requirement. Make your appointment at texas.curativeinc.com. Residents that do not have computer access can schedule by calling 817-248-6299. Appointments are not required but are recommended. Results are available within 48 to 72 hours via email, text or phone call. Spanish speaking staff are available on site.
Saturday, April 3 is the final day for free COVID-19 at the drive-thru, nasal swab testing site in the parking lot at Park Plaza, 1624 New York Ave. in east Arlington. It is not necessary to set up an appointment in advance to visit this site. Upcoming testing times are between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 31 through Saturday, April 3. Please arrive by 5 p.m. to allow time for your visit.
Once residents arrive at the testing site, they will receive instructions on how to register using their own mobile device from inside their vehicle. A person will be on site to assist those who do not have a personal mobile device for registration.
These tests are intended for Tarrant County residents ages 18 and up who are exhibiting symptoms of the respiratory disease. Residents must show proof of residency to be tested. The time to receive test results will vary based on the demand for testing.
The COVID-19 saliva test site at the Arlington ISD Professional Development Center closed March 29.
To learn about additional COVID-19 testing sites available across Tarrant County, please visit covidtesting.tarrantcounty.com. Residents who do not have access to a computer may call 817-248-6299 to schedule an appointment.
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