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Here’s where to get free COVID-19 testing in Hamilton County this week, June 1-7

FILE - In this April 16, 2020, file photo, a medical worker places a swab in a vial while testing the homeless for COVID-19 through the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust, during the new coronavirus pandemic, in Miami. An Associated Press analysis finds that most states are not meeting the minimum levels of testing suggested by the federal government and recommended by public health researchers even as many of them begin to reopen their shattered economies. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
FILE - In this April 16, 2020, file photo, a medical worker places a swab in a vial while testing the homeless for COVID-19 through the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust, during the new coronavirus pandemic, in Miami. An Associated Press analysis finds that most states are not meeting the minimum levels of testing suggested by the federal government and recommended by public health researchers even as many of them begin to reopen their shattered economies. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File) FILE - In this April 16, 2020, file photo, a medical worker places a swab in a vial while testing the homeless for COVID-19 through the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust, during the new coronavirus pandemic, in Miami. An Associated Press analysis finds that most states are not meeting the minimum levels of testing suggested by the federal government and recommended by public health researchers even as many of them begin to reopen their shattered economies. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

The Hamilton County Health Department is encouraging area residents to take advantage of free COVID-19 tests in Hamilton County this week.

Over 4,000 COVID-19 tests were performed in Hamilton County during the week of May 22 through 28, revealing a 10.1% positivity rate for that week, according to a news release.

Health department testing is free, requires no symptoms or referrals, and is conducted as drive-thru or walk-up. The nasal swab procedure only takes a few moments once the patient is seen, according to the health department.

Anyone with COVID-19 questions or concerns should call the Hamilton County Health Department hotline (423) 209-8383, or visit their website.

Hamilton County Health Department affiliated free COVID-19 testing sites June 1 through June 7:

Monday, June 1

– Brainerd High – Hamilton County Health Department Drive-Thru and Walk-Up Testing Site

1020 N Moore Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37411

Hours: 7AM-11AM

– Orchard Knob Elementary – Hamilton County Health Department Drive-Thru and Walk-Up Testing Site

2000 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37404

Hours: 7AM-11AM

– Homeless Healthcare Center (Hamilton County Health Department campus on 11th Street)

Monday – Friday; 7:30 am – 4:30 pm

Homeless/Transient clients. Details: (423) 209-5800

– Clinica Medicos – 1300 E. 23rd Street

Open for drive through and walk up testing daily. Please call (423) 760-4000 to make an appointment.

More information: https://www.clinicamedicos.org/

Tuesday, June 2

– Brainerd High – Hamilton County Health Department Drive-Thru and Walk-Up Testing Site

1020 N Moore Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37411

Hours: 7AM-11AM

– Orchard Knob Elementary – Hamilton County Health Department Drive-Thru and Walk-Up Testing Site

2000 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37404

Hours: 7AM-11AM

– Homeless Healthcare Center (Hamilton County Health Department campus on 11th Street)

Monday – Friday; 7:30 am – 4:30 pm

Homeless/Transient clients. Details: (423) 209-5800

– Clinica Medicos – 1300 E. 23rd Street

Open for drive through and walk up testing daily. Please call (423) 760-4000 to make an appointment.

More information: https://www.clinicamedicos.org/

Wednesday, June 3

– Brainerd High – Hamilton County Health Department Drive-Thru and Walk-Up Testing Site

1020 N Moore Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37411

Hours: 7AM-11AM

– Orchard Knob Elementary – Hamilton County Health Department Drive-Thru and Walk-Up Testing Site

2000 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37404

Hours: 7AM-11AM

– Collegedale Community Church

9305 Four Corners Pl, Collegedale, TN 37315

Hours: 10AM to 1PM, for the first 100 individuals

Partnering Organizations: Cempa, Clinica Medicos, La Paz Chattanooga, Hamilton County Health Department

– Homeless Healthcare Center (Hamilton County Health Department campus on 11th Street)

Monday – Friday; 7:30 am – 4:30 pm

Homeless/Transient clients. Details: (423) 209-5800

– Clinica Medicos – 1300 E. 23rd Street

Open for drive through and walk up testing daily. Please call (423) 760-4000 to make an appointment.

More information: https://www.clinicamedicos.org/

Thursday, June 4

– Brainerd High – Hamilton County Health Department Drive-Thru and Walk-Up Testing Site

1020 N Moore Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37411

Hours: 7AM-11AM

– Orchard Knob Elementary – Hamilton County Health Department Drive-Thru and Walk-Up Testing Site

2000 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37404

Hours: 7AM-11AM

– Homeless Healthcare Center (Hamilton County Health Department campus on 11th Street)

Monday – Friday; 7:30 am – 4:30 pm

Homeless/Transient clients. Details: (423) 209-5800

– Clinica Medicos – 1300 E. 23rd Street

Open for drive through and walk up testing daily. Please call (423) 760-4000 to make an appointment.

More information: https://www.clinicamedicos.org/

Friday, June 5

– Brainerd High – Hamilton County Health Department Drive-Thru and Walk-Up Testing Site

1020 N Moore Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37411

Hours: 7AM-11AM

– Orchard Knob Elementary – Hamilton County Health Department Drive-Thru and Walk-Up Testing Site

2000 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37404

Hours: 7AM-11AM

– Homeless Healthcare Center (Hamilton County Health Department campus on 11th Street)

Monday – Friday; 7:30 am – 4:30 pm

Homeless/Transient clients. Details: (423) 209-5800

– Clinica Medicos – 1300 E. 23rd Street

Open for drive through and walk up testing daily. Please call (423) 760-4000 to make an appointment.

More information: https://www.clinicamedicos.org/

Saturday, June 6

– Brainerd High – Hamilton County Health Department Drive-Thru and Walk-Up Testing Site

1020 N Moore Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37411

Hours: 7AM-11AM

– Mt. Canaan Baptist Church

4801 Hwy. 58 Chattanooga, TN 37416

10:00am to 1:00pm

Partnering Organization: Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga, Hamilton County Health Department

– Clinica Medicos – 1300 E. 23rd Street

Open for drive through and walk up testing daily. Please call (423) 760-4000 to make an appointment.

More information: https://www.clinicamedicos.org/

Sunday, June 7

– Brainerd High – Hamilton County Health Department Drive-Thru and Walk-Up Testing Site

1020 N Moore Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37411

Hours: 7AM-11AM

– Mt. Canaan Baptist Church

4801 Hwy. 58 Chattanooga, TN 37416

12:00pm to 3:00pm

Partnering Organization: Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga, Hamilton County Health Department

– Clinica Medicos – 1300 E. 23rd Street

Open for drive through and walk up testing daily. Please call (423) 760-4000 to make an appointment.

More information: https://www.clinicamedicos.org/