CRMC closes drive-thru COVID-19 test site

COVID-19 testing continues Friday at Capital Region Medical Center. Capital Region received more than $379,000 in CARES Act funding from the county for testing expenses.
COVID-19 testing continues Friday at Capital Region Medical Center. Capital Region received more than $379,000 in CARES Act funding from the county for testing expenses.

Capital Region Medical Center has closed its drive-thru COVID-19 testing site in Jefferson City because of hazardous weather conditions and declining volumes, according to a hospital news release.

Over the past several weeks, testing of symptomatic patients has declined to about 50 patients per day.

Patients with Capital Region Physicians may contact their providers to see if they are able to receive a test in clinic, according to the news release. Patients who are not currently in the CRP network may establish care with a CRP provider or visit Capital Region Physicians - Edgewood or Eastland Urgent Care if they have symptoms consistent with COVID-19.

Patients who are suffering from severe symptoms or experiencing breathing problems should go to an emergency department or call 911.

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