Coronavirus: Beckham County Offering Tests Friday

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April 1, 2020

By News Director Jared Atha

A mobile COVID-19 testing site will take place in Beckham County on Friday, April 3.

According to the Beckham County Health Department, and Elk City officials, the drive-through testing clinic will take place Friday, April 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will take place at the Elk City Convention Center located at 1016 East Airport Industrial Road. Officials say individuals will be able to drive-through the south building, and will not be allowed to exit their vehicles. Local law enforcement will be on site to direct traffic.

There are guidelines one must meet before being tested. A person must be an Oklahoma resident, be 18 years of age or older, have a fever greater than 100.4°F, and have a cough or shortness of breath.

Only one person per household will be tested.