Drive-thru coronavirus testing site could soon close
EVERETT — The future of a drive-thru coronavirus testing site in Everett is uncertain.
The site, in a parking lot near Everett Memorial Stadium, has been used to serve roughly 200 clients a day since it opened on March 23. But by late next week, the federal support that the Snohomish Health District relies on to run the pop-up center is expected to cease, said the district’s health officer, Dr. Chris Spitters, at a Friday news briefing.
“The federal government is moving on from this site a week from today. The future fate of that testing site depends on what, if anything, can be arranged to sustain it,” Spitters said. “… So, to-be-announced on that front.”
About 1,500 tests have been performed since the site was established, Spitters said. Of the tests that have been completed, about 4% came back positive for the virus, he said.
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WTF? Snohomish county still has the second highest count in the state. Washington state is now 9th overall in spite of having the first case of COVID-19 in this country. We haven't flattened the curve yet.
