2 New Mass COVID Testing Sites Open In Charlotte Region

Charlotte NC

18 January, 2022

9:31 AM

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CHARLOTTE, NC — Two new locations will offer COVID testing this week, hoping to ease the burden on other mass testing sites that have seen long lines. Mecklenburg County Public Health and Cabarrus Heath Alliance have worked together with partners StarMed and Mako to open the two new sites, one at Charlotte Motor Speedway and another at Carowinds from Mako. "We are so appreciative of organizations who continue to recognize and help meet the need for testing in our community," said Public Health Director Dr. Raynard Washington. "Thank you for keeping public health a priority." No appointments are necessary, but the Carowinds location only offers PCR tests. StarMed testing at zMAX Dragway, 6570 Bruton Smith Blvd., Concord Hours of Operation – Noon – 4 p.m. Jan. 19 -20, Jan. 22, Jan. 24 -25, Jan. 29, Jan. 31, Feb. 1-3 PCR and Rapid Testing MAKO testing at Carowinds, 14523 Carowinds Blvd., Charlotte Hours of Operation – 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Open Monday through Saturday beginning Jan.17 PCR Testing only They are both free.