New testing site coming to Albert Lea

Expanding access for those that need it

As the number of coronavirus cases climbs ?

"* the minnesota department of health is opening 11 new covid?

"*19 testing sites.

Kimt news 3's samantha soto is live in rochester to tell us more about it.

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"* the new testing si are set to open november 18th and will remain open 3 to 5 days a week through at least the end of the year.

Ten of the testing sties will be at national guard armories ?

"* including albert lea.

Some other locations include fairmont, hutchinson, inver grove heights and stillwater.

More locations will make testing more accessible.

While a vaccine is still in the works, health officals see this pandemic lasting well "vaccine will be coming hopefully soon, but it's going to come out very slowly.

It's going to immunize people that are the most in need first.

" yost tells me those who will likely be vaccinated first are health care professionals and the at high risk elderly population.

In addition to the new testing sites, the minnesota department of health is also offering the saliva covid?

"*19 test at home program to all minnesotans with or without symptoms, at no cost.