Alzein Covid-19 Testing Center

07/25/2022

Please continue to test, whether at home or with your doctor, whenever you have COVID-19 symptoms.

06/01/2022

It's not over! Please get tested and vaccinated!

"A Mayo Clinic model predicts the average daily new US COVID-19 cases will jump by 84.1% from 77,203 cases on Sunday to 142,127 by June 12, while the nationwide case rate will climb from 34.2 to 43.3 cases per 100,000 people. Ensemble projections from the CDC predict COVID-19 fatalities will also increase, reaching 2,100 to 5,300 deaths for the week ending June 18."

04/14/2022

This is GREAT NEWS!

“The United States on Wednesday renewed the COVID-19 public health emergency, allowing millions of Americans to keep getting free tests, vaccines and treatments for at least three more months.” The emergency “was due to expire on April 16.” Now, “the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in a statement said it was extending the public health emergency and that it will give states 60 days notice prior to termination or expiration.”

02/02/2022

Wednesday February 2, we are closed due to the weather.

Please stay safe and warm!

02/01/2022

We're here for you!

School leaders: If parents and staff have questions about regular COVID-19 testing at school, we have resources to help you communicate with them, including talking points and FAQs. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3qN8ONw.

01/04/2022

Attention -

Due to the enormous surge in testing requests combined with staff shortages because of illness at our third-party lab, test results can now be expected in about 72 hours.

We sincerely apologize for the delays and we thank everyone for their kindness, patience and compassion as we make our way through these extraordinary times.

And please - if you are eligible, get vaccinated.

12/29/2021

Question - I tested negative for COVID but I have symptoms. Should I retest?

Answer - When you have symptoms of COVID and have tested negative, please isolate yourself. The CDC recommends contacting your primary care provider to ask about retesting.

12/29/2021

Question - I tested positive for COVID and I have symptoms. When can I retest?

Answer - When you have symptoms of COVID and have received a positive test, please isolate yourself. Please follow the CDC guidelines about retesting; test again 10 days after symptom onset and after any fever has been gone for at least 24 hours.

If it has not been 10 days since symptoms began, or if you are still experiencing a fever, please isolate and wait to request a retest.

12/29/2021

Our Crestwood Testing Center is open every Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am until we reach full capacity.

We thank you for your understanding and patience as we work through this unprecedented time to perform testings safety and thoroughly to ensure accurate, documented results.

12/16/2021

If you are exposed - or think you were exposed - to anyone with COVID, please get tested. Testing, isolating and vaccination is how we end this thing!

A new study says that while the COVID-19 omicron variant infects the human body 70 times faster than previous coronavirus strains, the infections appear to be less severe.

10/29/2021

Our COVID-19 Testing Center is Crestwood is flooding!

We are closed as of 11:00 am today, Friday October 29th!