** Expanding Testing In Arizona
------------------------------------------------------------
Arizona is partnering with private sector health care providers and universities to ramp up access to testing.

On Friday, Sonora Quest Laboratories announced it will offer antibody testing ([link removed]) starting with 1,000 to 3,000 tests per day, and growing from there. In early May, Sonora Quest plans to begin offering antibody testing to consumers without needing a provider’s order or insurance in Arizona.
[link removed]
Today, Banner Health announced the opening of a new COVID-19 diagnostic testing site at the Arizona State Fairgrounds in Phoenix ([link removed]) . The site will be Banner Health’s largest operation and can accommodate those who do not have vehicles.

Additionally, Banner Health last month launched drive-through testing sites in Phoenix and Tucson ([link removed]) for prescreened patients. Arizonans who are experiencing symptoms and want to schedule an appointment can call 1-844-549-1851.
[link removed]
The University of Arizona, with the support of $3.5 million in funding from the state, will provide COVID-19 antibody tests to 250,000 health care workers and first responders ([link removed]) starting this week. The university will also provide testing to students and faculty.
[link removed]
The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) in coordination with health care partners throughout the state today launched the Arizona Testing Blitz, with the goal of increasing testing statewide ([link removed]) . ADHS aims to test 10,000 to 20,000 Arizonans for COVID-19 every Saturday for three consecutive weeks, beginning May 2. Testing will be available to anyone who thinks they have been exposed to and could be infected with COVID-19 and will be based on criteria set by each testing site.
[link removed]
Additionally, Walgreens is offering drive-through COVID-19 testing ([link removed]) that allows individuals to test for the virus without leaving their vehicles. Arizona State University Biodesign Institute began drive-through testing earlier this month for first responders and hospital personnel ([link removed]) .

###

============================================================
** Facebook ([link removed])
** Facebook ([link removed])
** Twitter ([link removed])
** Twitter ([link removed])
** Instagram ([link removed])
** Instagram ([link removed])
** Website ([link removed])
** Website ([link removed])
Copyright © 2020 Governor's Office, All rights reserved.
You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website.

Our mailing address is:
Governor's Office
1700 W Washington St
Phoenix, AZ 85007
USA
Want to change how you receive these emails?
You can ** update your preferences ([link removed])
or ** unsubscribe from this list ([link removed])
.