SAN ANTONIO – The testing protocol in San Antonio has widened and more testing resources than ever are available in the city.
Our KSAT viewers wanted to know if anyone can get COVID-19 even without showing symptoms.
While the Mayor says the answer is technically yes, he says there isn’t a need to be tested unless someone is either exhibiting symptoms or has been exposed to someone with the virus.
“If there is a reason for you to get a test there is a test available for you,” Nirenberg said.
City of San Antonio to open 2 free, walk-up COVID-19 testing locations
The city has been working to expand its testing capabilities, something the transition task force has said is key to slowing the spread of COVID-19. Nirenberg said one misconception is that there are certain requirements for getting tested.
“You don’t need a doctor. You don’t need a primary care physician. You don’t need health insurance. You don’t need money,” he explained.
Here is a list of COVID-19 testing drive-thru locations that require an appointment. To register, visit https://www.txcovidtest.org/ or call 512-883-2400.
- 3201 E Houston St., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 7 days a week
- 2530 SW Military Dr., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 7 days a week
- 8923 W. Military Dr., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 7 days a week
- 1226 NW 18th St., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., May 6, 8, 9,
- 19375 K St., Somerset, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 7
- 2096 Talley Road, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., May 8
- 11615 Galm Road, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 9, 10
- 23103 Bulverde Road, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., May 11
Watch Mayor Nirenberg’s full interview on the News at 9 below.
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