Deschutes County offers free COVID-19 test event on Wednesday at Fairgrounds

No symptoms or identification required; online registration requested

REDMOND, Oregon. (KTVZ) – Deschutes County Health Services is partnering with the Oregon Health Authority to offer a free COVID-19 drive-thru test event from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm on Wednesday at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center.

This test event is open to everyone. No symptoms or identification are needed to be tested. Participants must wear a mask and register online at https://www.doineedacovid19test.com/Redmond_OR_4369.html.

The team will be on site to register those who cannot pre-register. Individuals will receive a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test and the test results will be available in two to three days.

“We are grateful to be able to provide an opportunity for our community to easily access the free COVID-19 test,” said Deschutes County Public Health Director, Nahad Sadr-Azodi. “This event will also allow our teams to prepare for future vaccine clinics at Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center.”