Hays County Releases Midweek COVID-19 Update

4 years ago

LATEST INFORMATION AVAILABLE FOR
COVID-19 TESTING IN HAYS COUNTY

Free COVID-19 testing is currently available for uninsured, underinsured, and indigent residents of Hays County. See more information here.

FREE COVID-19 TESTING IS HAPPENING AROUND HAYS COUNTY

KYLE
Daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Hays CISD PAC, 979 Kohlers Crossing, Kyle

DRIPPING SPRINGS
Friday through Monday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Triangle, 151 Mercer St., Dripping Springs

SAN MARCOS
Daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Ramon Lucio Park, 601 S. CM Allen Parkway, San Marcos

WIMBERLEY
Tuesday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wimberley Community Center, 14068 RR 12, Wimberley

BUDA (starting Friday, Oct. 9)
Monday through Wednesday – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday through Sunday – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Onion Creek Senior Center, 420 Barton Crossing, Buda

The attached graphic has a QR for people to select a time slot (note, we are updating the graphic with the Buda info that was confirmed today).

You do not have to be experiencing symptoms. If you want a test, you’ll need to call ahead to secure an appointment time because the number of tests will be limited each day.

More information about other locations and times will be shared as soon as it is available.

Click here to find other testing locations throughout Hays County; many of which accept private insurance. There are a few walk-in/drive-thru COVID-19 testing sites in Hays County.

Some sites, which follow CDC guidelines for testing, may require a physician referral to be tested. Contact your medical provider or the Hays County hotline for further instructions, 512.393.5525.

If you are not exhibiting symptoms but still would like to get tested, for example, because you were exposed to someone with a positive result, contact the Hays County Local Health Department at 512.393.5525.

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is offering free COVID-19 testing at locations around the state.

You can also Visit the TDEM website for information on testing locations in the Central Texas area.

If you are concerned, you have been exposed to coronavirus, contact your healthcare provider or the Hays County Local Health Department at 512.393.5525 to discuss your exposure risk.

If you are experiencing moderate to severe symptoms, you may be directed to your health care provider or local hospital emergency room.

The Hays County Local Health Department has a monitoring protocol in place which will be explained to you if your symptoms warrant it.

El Condado de Hays se ha asociado con dos instalaciones médicas de Live Oak para ofrecer pruebas gratuitas de COVID-19 para personas con síntomas que no tienen seguro, tienen seguro insuficiente o son indigentes.