Residents rush to testing sites ahead of holidays

Residents rush to testing sites ahead of holidays

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When governor brown announced a two-week freeze ahead of thanksgiving, testing providers tell us they weren sure what to expect.

But now it clear.

There has been an unmatched rush of people wanting to find out if theyl test positive or negative.

Kezi 9 news reporter jacob roberts breaks down what you should know if you plan to ge tested.

Nat?this week has been really busy stephanie rhoades says there two big reasons for the uptick in people wanting tests.

Employers are asking workers to get tested after possible exposures?and people are gearing up for holiday travel.

Juan olivas/junction city resident says,?i think it inevitable that people are going to get togethe?

Stephanie rhoades/nova health, vice president of operations says, we have had our highest volumes this week that we've had since the beginning of covid?

That around 700 tests a day in lane county, around half of them right here at this drive thru testing site at autzen stadium.

It first come first serve, so prepare to wait a few hours.

Nova clinics in lane, linn and douglas county also offer testing.

Show up in person or call ahead?especially if you have symptoms?and a professional will decide whether you need a test.

Youl be put on a list and eventually receive a rapid antigen test first with results in just minutes.

If you have symptoms or have been exposed, youl likely receive a second, more accurate p-c-r test which can take days for results.

Juan olivas/junction city resident?it make a big difference if you got tested, just to know.

Just to know to avoid larger group?

Jacob roberts says,?if you time it right, you can get an appointment, a test and results all in the same day.

But a negative test isn a free pass on taking proper precaution?

Rhoades said the tests aren 100 percent reliable& and you may not have days to wait around for results.

And what about those new at-home testing kits?

Rhoades says& probably not.

Stephanie rhoades/ nova health, vice president of operations says,?making sure that you've come in and are tested by somebody that's trained to be able to swab is the best option at this