Testing for COVID-19?

[Whoson1st]

Is it true that SOME Walmarts started today to do the test?

 

[John Kelly]

Not sure about Walmart.

But Walgreens plans to open 15 drive-thru testing locations across seven states, starting later this week.

 

[Whoson1st]

John, do you know if the tests can be taken without going to a doctor first?

 

[Jammer]

I'm not sure if it varies by state, but here in CT, you need a doctors order first, then have to call and make an appointment to be tested. We are doing about 200 cars a day here at our facility.

 

[Whoson1st]

Are these tests taken by nasal swabs or something newer?

 

[Jammer]

PCR Respiratory Viral Swab. They stick it way up your nose. You don't get out of your car.