Hawaii County Offering Free COVID-19 Tests

Insurance and co-pay aren’t required for the tests.

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Hawaii County will offer free COVID-19 tests daily at several drive-through locations on the Big Island through Oct. 2, according to a county press release.

Residents don’t need insurance to get the test, though officials ask that they bring insurance cards if they have one. People also won’t have to pay a co-pay for the tests, according to the county.

The county also asks that people wear face masks and maintain social distancing while at the test sites.

Here’s a list of the testing sites:

  • Friday, September 25, Keauhou Shopping Center, 9:00am-Noon
  • Friday, September 25, Civic Auditorium, Hilo, 9:00am-Noon. Please enter from Kuawa Street entrance.
  • Monday, September 28, Keauhou Shopping Center, 9:00am-Noon
  • Monday, September 28, Civic Auditorium, 9:00am-Noon. Please enter from Kuawa Street entrance.
  • Tuesday, September 29, Kea‘au High School, 9:00am-1:00pm
  • Wednesday, September 30, Keauhou Shopping Center, 9:00am-Noon
  • Wednesday, September 30, Civic Auditorium, Hilo, 4:00pm-7:00pm. Please enter from Kuawa Street entrance.
  • Thursday, October 1, Volcano Cooper Center, 9:00am-1:00pm
  • Friday, October 2, Keauhou Shopping Center, 9:00am-Noon
  • Friday, October 2, Civic Auditorium, Hilo, 9:00am-Noon. Please enter from Kuawa Street entrance.

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