Temporary site allows 250 more coronavirus tests per day
EVERETT — Usually, this parking lot at the south end of Broadway is used by public school employees or Everett AquaSox fans trying to catch a baseball game.
But on Monday white tents and orange traffic cones covered the pavement, while healthcare workers in blue protective gear tested people for coronavirus.
The parking lot has been transformed into a test site, where patients can stay in their cars while they get screened for the virus. Similar drive-up testing centers have been built by hospitals and clinics, but this is the first stand-alone site in Snohomish County.
It’s run by the Snohomish Health District and the Medical Reserve Corps, along with several partners. Each test is free and by appointment only.
“This is not the only testing opportunity in Snohomish County,” Snohomish Health District spokesperson Heather Thomas said. “This is more of a relief valve, trying to expand access in our community. Healthcare providers are still doing their testing.”
The pop-up center is at 3900 Broadway, on property owned by Everett Public Schools. It’s next to Everett Memorial Stadium, where the AquaSox play Minor League Baseball.
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