The federal government is offering COVID-19 surge testing today in Branson.

It’s going on from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Cox Health on 111 Cahill Road.

Surge Testing

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will continue offering free COVID-19 surge testing until Dec. 15.

For these testing opportunities, the schedule is as follows:

·         Dec. 8 – 9, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in St. Louis

·         Dec. 8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in Branson

·         Dec. 10, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. in Cape Girardeau

·         Dec. 10, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. in Lees Summit

·         Dec. 11, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in Lees Summit

·         Dec. 14, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in Columbia

·         Dec. 15, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in St. Louis

Testing at these locations is available to individuals 5 years and older – including those experiencing symptoms; those who believe they may have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 coronavirus; and anyone who is worried about possibly having the virus. Individuals seeking testing do not need to be a resident of the community where these testing sites are located. Individuals under 18 years old must have a parent or legal guardian present to consent to testing.

Pre-register online at DoINeedaCovid19Test.com. 

The final date of HHS’s testing using these sites and schedule is Dec. 15.