Coronavirus In Colorado: Drive-Up Testing Suspended Until Tuesday, By Appointment Only

DENVER (CBS4)- Drive-up testing for coronavirus has been suspended in Denver until Tuesday. All drive-up testing will be done by appointment only beginning on Tuesday.

The new location of the drive-up testing site has not been released.

Last week, the drive-up testing site was initially located at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment office in Lowry, but that quickly turned into an hours-long wait for many, with cars stretching for miles.

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The drive-up testing site was moved to the Denver Coliseum with the Colorado National Guard taking over traffic coordination. That site also became overwhelmed and the decision to go to an appointment-only basis was made.

The state says the following health care providers all have testing capacity for COVID-19:

- UCHealth
- Kaiser Permanente
- Children's Colorado
- Stride Community Health Center

Additional Information from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment:

• Practice good hygiene. Thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water. In the absence of soap and water, use hand-sanitizer; use your elbow or sleeve to cover coughs and sneezes
• Stay home if you're sick; keep your children home if they are sick. The illness can last for many days so make preparations now to work from home if possible.
• We advise Coloradans to always be prepared for an emergency-- like a large snowstorm-- and have a plan for your family. Make sure to have 72 hours of key supplies on hand like medications, infant formula, diapers, pet food, etc. FEMA guidance for pre-pandemic COVID-19 preparedness is available on Ready.gov.
• Stay informed with reliable, up-to-date information. People who have general questions about coronavirus disease 2019, can call CO HELP at 303-389-1687 or 1-877-462-2911 or email COHELP@RMPDC.org, for answers in English and Spanish (Español), Mandarin (普通话), and more.