MAP: Here are some coronavirus testing sites in the Houston area

HOUSTON – Drive-thru testing for COVID-19 is available throughout Houston and across the state, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.

Many sites offer free testing, while others require payment or health insurance.

Most testing facilities have a pre-screening process, which varies based on the testing center. Residents are encouraged to call or visit the testing site’s official website, as screening criteria and operating hours may change.

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Some sites are testing those without symptoms and without pre-screenings. Officials began the process by testing high-risk people such as first responders, healthcare workers, the elderly, and those with pre-existing health conditions.

Click here to see all of the Texas testing sites, which include hospitals and medical clinics.

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Things to consider when looking for a drive-thru testing site