New Coronavirus Testing Sites Open In San Diego County

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA — Two new coronavirus drive-thru testing sites opened Monday in San Diego County.

The appointment-only testing facilities are located at the Live Well Center in Chula Vista and at the North Inland Live Well Center in Escondido. These new sites are in addition to the county's first drive-up site at the San Diego County Credit Union Stadium in Mission Valley.

"The two sites were opened to test people with symptoms to meet the needs of the community," said Dr. Wilma Wooten, the county's public health officer. "Our goal is to make testing as widely available as capacity and supplies will allow us."

A doctor referral and an appointment is needed at both locations.

People with symptoms who have a health care provider should contact their doctor to get tested, according to the county. People with symptoms without a provider or health care coverage can call 211 and request a referral from the nurse triage line.

Results typically take between 24-48 hours, according to the county.

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The North Inland Live Well Escondido Center is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday at 649 W. Mission Ave. The Live Well Center at Chula Vista is open 1–7 p.m. Monday through Friday at 690 Oxford St.

Mobile testing sites will soon be deployed in other parts of the region to accommodate the growing demand for testing, according to the county.

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