To address community demand for COVID-19 testing, San Juan Basin Public Health (SJBPH) is working with Pagosa Springs Medical Center, Archuleta County, and the Town of Pagosa Springs, to provide COVID-19 testing today, Friday, November 20, from 10am – 2pm.
The test site is located at the Archuleta County Fairgrounds at 344 US Highway 84.
Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms, those who believe they may have been exposed either through known contact or general community interaction, and people in critical sectors who are in frequent contact with the public – early childhood, K-12, first responders, and critical government services, should get tested at the free community testing site. No appointment is needed.
With the importance of testing in fighting the spread of the virus, SJBPH wants to make it as convenient and accessible as possible for everyone and will continue to work to expand COVID-19 testing options in Archuleta County and in La Plata County.
Free community testing (drive-through or walk-up) will also be available in Bayfield today from 9am – 12 noon at the Upper Pine River Fire Protection District Administration Building at 515 Sower Drive. No appointment needed. This testing is provided by the Upper Pine River Fire Protection District.
SJBPH understands how challenging the COVID-19 pandemic is for everyone, and agency staff sincerely appreciate the efforts of all community members to wear face coverings, social distance, stay home if sick, and wash hands well to contain the spread of the virus.
SJBPH reminds anyone who has COVID-19 symptoms or anyone who is concerned that they may have been exposed either through known contact or general community interaction, to get tested.
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