Wake County sees 50% decline in COVID-19 tests, operates 6 permanent sites
A spokesperson with Wake County Public Health said, since January, organizers have seen almost a 50% decrease in COVID-19 testing.
Posted — UpdatedA spokesperson with Wake County Public Health said, since January, organizers have seen almost a 50% decrease in COVID-19 testing.
In January, at the height of the pandemic, the county reported over 112,000 tests in a 14-day period. That number decreased to 56,000 in early April. In mid January, about 11% of tests came back positive, officials said. The percent positivity rate was at its lowest in early March -- 4.4% -- and has since increased to 5.5%.
The CDC still recommends anyone with any signs or symptoms of COVID-19 get tested regardless of vaccination status or prior infection.
Getting tested is free, painless and easy with often little to no wait time. You can walk up or stay in your car and will use a short swab to take your own sample in each nostril. Results are delivered via text or email in less than 48 hours.
Where to find a COVID-19 test
Seven days a week, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday–Saturday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Monday-Saturday, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Monday–Saturday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Seven days a week, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Four local parks are also offering free COVID-19 testing weekly each Thursday through Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in rotating locations.
Locations for April 15-19 include:
2623 Sanderford Road, Raleigh, NC 27610
501 Fleming Loop Road, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
1520 Morrisville Pkwy, Morrisville, NC 27560
5611 Jaguar Park Drive, Raleigh, NC 27616
Testing will also be offered on Saturday, April 17, beginning at 10 a.m. at Cary First Christian Church on Evans Road. This event will also feature food distribution and community resources for families.
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