Where to get a free COVID-19 test in Nueces County

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Looking for a way to get a COVID-19 test and don't know where to go? There are several options available.

CVS and Walgreens are offering testing by appointment only through their respective websites. 

YesNoCovid is offering testing from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. Monday-Sunday at 5940 South Padre Island Drive.

A saliva testing site on Saratoga, in the old School of Science and Technology parking lot, has had minimal wait times.

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The Corpus Christi – Nueces County Public Health District will have COVID-19 testing clinics available next week. Testing is provided FREE to the public.

COVID-19 Testing Site:

Christus Spohn Hospital Memorial, 2602 Hospital Boulevard, Monday thru Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Registration is preferred but not required. To register online, visit the City’s website at www.cctexas.com/coronavirus and then click “COVID-19 TESTING Registration.” 

Amistad Community Health Center, 814 East Main Avenue, Robstown, only Tuesdays, 7:30 a.m.- 8:30 a.m. by appointment. To register online, visit www.amistadchc.com/covi19_vaccine/

Amistad Community Health Center, 1533 South Brownlee Boulevard, only Thursdays, 7:30 a.m.- 8:30 a.m. by appointment. To register online, visit www.amistadchc.com/covi19_vaccine/.

Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation, 2882 Holly Road, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Schedule an appointment by calling (361) 356-9572.

Antibody Infusion Clinic:

• The State Rapid Infusion Center is currently closed in Nueces County.
• Regeneron has proven ineffective against the Omicron Variant and is no longer used to treat Covid-19.
• Sotrovimab has proven effective in fighting the Omicron variant but will not be available until late January.
• Merck COVID-19 oral pills are available but must be prescribed by a healthcare provider.
• For more information about Monoclonal Antibody Treatments, please call the health department at 361-826-7200.

For more information, visit www.cctexas.com/coronavirus and www.nuecesknows.com. 

You can also find updates on City social media channels Facebook @citygov and Twitter @cityofcc.

For more information, visit www.cctexas.com/coronavirus and www.nuecesknows.com.

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