YRMC gears up for drive-thru Coronavirus testing

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - As restrictions lift across the state, round two of drive-thru Coronavirus testing kicks off on Saturday morning.

Two separate local organizations will be hosting the free on-site testing, as part of the Arizona Testing Blitz initiative.

Yuma Regional Medical Center is joining forces with the City of Yuma to provide the community with nasal swab testing.

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There are 300 test kits provided by the University of Arizona for the community on a first come first serve basis.

This will take place the next two Saturdays at the Yuma Civic Center. The hospital asking those that show up, to wear a protective covering over your face.

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Trudie Milner, the VP of Operations at YRMC, telling us, the traffic and flow of the four-lane testing lot will be heavily managed by authorities and hospital staff.

“So there’s going to be traffic control and there’s going to be signage out on Avenue A and it will be easy to identify the site; so you’re going to be directed into a very managed traffic flow, it’s almost going to feel like you’re going through a snake-shaped line," she said.

YRMC also says they will only be testing people over the age of 18. Parents or legal guardians should consult with their pediatric doctor for the testing of minors.

Saturday, May 9, 2020

Yuma Civic & Convention Center - 1440 W Desert Hills Drive, Yuma

8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

No registration required

For other locations and details visit our Coronavirus Testing Locations page.