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Here's What You Need To Know Before Getting A Free Coronavirus Test In Kansas City

By Brian Ellison,

Published August 21, 2020 at 3:16 PM CDT

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The Kansas City, Missouri Health Department has resources to test 100-150 people at each drive-thru event, and still ends up turning people away, department deputy director Frank Thompson said.

The Kansas City, Missouri Health Department offers free COVID-19 tests every week.

You can get a free coronavirus test in Kansas City, but health officials ask that you do a self-assessment to determine whether you need it and how long to wait after possible exposure to request testing.

Frank Thompson, deputy director of the Kansas City, Missouri Health Department

To schedule a COVID-19 test with the Kansas City, Missouri Health Department call 311 by 5 p.m. the day before you need to be tested. If your mobile service won't connect to 311, call 816-513-1313. Visit the health department's website for more information.

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