COVID-19 testing sites arrive in Cameron County

Mass Testing
COVID-19 test distributors are seen at Rio Hondo City Hall on Tuesday, May 19.
(Photo by David Lopez)

STAFF REPORT

Eighteen COVID-19 testing sites are coming to Cameron County.

The COVID-19 tests are free for Cameron County residents.

Persons can only be tested via appointment, after registering on txcovidtest.org or calling (512) 883-2400.

Registrations must be made at least 24 hours in advance of the testing date. All who are selected for testing must have some form of identification and arrive five minutes early. Only one test will be given per household.

On Thursday and Friday, May 21 and 22, the San Benito Fair Grounds will feature a COVID-19 testing site, located at 551 Cesar Gonzalez Parkway, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Persons with the following symptoms will be tested: fever and/or chills; cough (dry or productive); fatigue; body aches/muscle or joint pain; shortness of breath; sore throat; headaches; nausea/vomiting/diarrhea; nasal congestion; loss of taste and/or smell.

The dates and location for the test sites are as follows:

Tuesday 5/19
Rio Hondo City Hall: 121 N Arroyo, Rio Hondo.

South Padre Island Convention Center: 7355 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island.

Wednesday 5/20
San Pedro Church: 7602 Old Military Road, Brownsville.

Thursday 5/21
San Benito Fair Grounds: 551 Cesar Gonzalez Parkway, San Benito

Friday 5/22
San Benito Fair Grounds: 551 Cesar Gonzalez Parkway, San Benito

Sunday 5/24
Port Isabel Event Center: 309 Railroad St, Port Isabel.

Monday 5/25
Combes City Hall: 21626 Hand Road, Combes.

Tuesday 5/26
Los Fresnos Fire Department Building: 100 Rodeo Drive, Los Fresnos.

Wednesday 5/27
Los Fresnos Fire Department Building: 100 Rodeo Drive, Los Fresnos.

Thursday 5/28
Harlingen Soccer Complex: 4515 E Harrison Ave, Harlingen.

Santa Rosa Maria Luisa Ruiz Guerra County Annex: 116 Santa Vista Ave, Santa Rosa.

Friday 5/29
Cameron Park Centro Cultural: 2100 Gregory Ave, Brownsville.

Saturday 5/30
Commissioner Precinct 1 Warehouse: 2050 South Browne Ave., Brownsville.

Sunday 5/31
Commissioner Precinct 4 Warehouse: 26623 White Ranch Rd, La Feria.

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