HomeMy WebLinkAboutNR050321MO2DEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: May 3, 2021
COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
SARAH K. BLANE, CHIEF OF STAFF
(808) 241-4900
COVID-19 testing options available
LĪHU‘E – The Kaua’i District Health Office is updating the public about COVID-19 testing options.
Individuals identified as a close contact of a positive case are asked to contact their primary care
physician, a hospital, or an urgent care clinic to schedule a drive-up test.
Drive-up testing is available at KVMH, Wilcox, Kaua‘i Medical Clinic Kapa‘a, and Longs Kapa‘a
with a doctor’s order.
The County of Kaua‘i’s free testing location at the Convention Hall has reached capacity for
several consecutive days.
“We have been forced to turn people away from the free testing clinic after reaching capacity at
400 available spots per day,” said Kaua‘i COVID-19 Incident Management Team Section Chief Patrick
Porter. “If you have insurance and need a test, please kōkua and get a doctor’s order for a drive-up test
so the free option can remain available for those who need it. Drive-up testing is also a safer option for
those who may have been exposed to COVID. Please do not come to the testing clinic if you are sick with
fever or a cough; stay home and call your doctor or go to a healthcare facility.”
To get a physician order:
• Call your primary care physician.
• If you do not have a primary care physician, you may call the Hawaii Pacific Health COVID-19
Virtual Clinic to be evaluated by a care provider who can order a COVID-19 test if clinically
appropriate. Call 808-462-5430 and select option 3 for Kaua‘i.
Drive-up COVID-19 testing sites:
• Wilcox Medical Center, 3-3420 Kūhiō Highway, Līhu‘e. Located at the rear entrance of
the medical center.
o Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pediatric specimen collection services are
available Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. This site is closed for specimen
collection on Sunday.
• Kaua‘i Medical Clinic Kapa‘a, 4-831 Kūhiō Highway, Suite #332. Located under the clock
tower and whale mural.
o Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (subject to change based on demand).
• Kaua‘i Veterans Medical Center (KVMH), Waimea. Enter the Emergency Department
driveway located off Waimea Canyon Road to access the drive-thru.
o Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Closed on weekends and State recognized
holidays.
• Longs Kapa‘a, 645 Aleka Loop.
o Appointment required: https://www.cvs.com/minuteclinic/covid-19-testing
You must bring the following items with you: Photo ID, insurance card, and physician order
(paper or electronic).
For more information on the County’s free testing clinic, visit: http://www.kauai.gov/COVIDtest.
Note: Free tests cannot be used for Safe Travels quarantine exemptions. If you need to purchase
a test for a trip to Maui or Hawai‘i County, click here for a list of Safe Travels approved labs:
https://hawaiicovid19.com/travel-partners/#partners-hawaii.
“Please consider getting vaccinated now to stop the spread of COVID-19 in our community,”
added Dr. Janet Berreman, Kaua‘i District Health Officer. “To everyone who has already signed up for
the vaccine, mahalo for your help.”
To schedule a vaccine appointment, please visit the County’s website,
http://www.kauai.gov/vaccine.
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