HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- As the pandemic continues, here are some locations around the Houston area offering free COVID-19 tests during the week of June 15.
Texas Division of Emergency Management, June 15-20 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.:
TDEM sites require appointments, available by calling 512-883-2400 or visiting their website.
United Memorial Medical Center
The sites don't require appointments and offer testing until reaching its daily capacity of 250 tests.
Other UMMC sites opening weekdays:
People needing information about UMMC test sites can call 1-866-333-COVID or visit their website.
Houston Health Department and Community-Based Sites
The department operates two free drive-thru COVID-19 community-based testing sites open to anyone, regardless of symptoms. Each site has capacity for 500 tests per day. New days of operation for the sites are Monday through Saturday. People can call the department's COVID-19 call center at 832-393-4220 between 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. to receive an access code and directions to the nearest community-based site.
Federally Qualified Health Centers
Appointments are required. FQHC patients pay what they can afford, based on income and family size, and are not denied services due to inability to pay or lack of insurance.
Test site locations and schedules may change, so make sure you call ahead of arriving. Houstonians can also visit the Houston Health Department website for current Houston test sites and information about stopping the spread of the virus.