Regional Drive-Through Sites Offer Free Testing

Governor Andy Beshear is urging Kentuckians to take advantage of free coronavirus testing.

"To open Kentucky safely, we need testing and more Kentuckians to sign up to get tested," Beshear said. "Right now, we have the capacity to do 30,000 tests weekly. A big part of being healthy at work is being able to be tested. Do your part and sign up today."

There are several drive-through sites available in western Kentucky, including Hopkinsville, Owensboro, Bowling Green, and Murray. The drive-through testing is in partnership with the Christian County Health Department, the Zip Clinic, and the Murray-Calloway County Hospital.

•The Christian County Health Department testing location is open Monday through Friday from 9 am to 11 am and Saturday from 8:30 am to 11 am. 

•The Green River District Health Department in Owensboro is open Wednesday from 8 am to 4:30 pm.

•The Zip Clinic locations are open from 10 am to 5 pm on various days.

•The Murray-Calloway County Regional Hospital is open Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm.

The locations in Hopkinsville, Owensboro, and Bowling Green are available to everyone requesting a test and do not require a doctor's recommendation; the location at Murray is testing those experiencing symptoms. You can register for a test onsite in Hopkinsville and Bowling Green, by calling ahead in Murray, and online in Owensboro.

In addition to free drive-through testing, Gov. Beshear announced a new partnership with First Care Clinics last week to expand testing as businesses, government, and houses of worship reopen.

First Care Clinics can now provide COVID-19 tests seven days a week at 13 locations across the state, at no cost to employees or their employers. Kentuckians can schedule a test online. First Care accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurance plans. Most plans have waived copays, so First Care will not collect anything from insured or uninsured patients being tested for COVID-19 at the time of the visit.

Gov. Beshear said there are now more than 70 testing locations, offered through a variety of partners across the state. Each location outside of the drive-through testing offered by the state may have different testing eligibility requirements and costs.

For more information about testing locations throughout Kentucky, please visit kycovid19.ky.gov.