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Sacramento coronavirus testing sites to see big expansion in testing capacity

The new system is expected to scale up testing capacity by 1,500 and produce results in 72 hours.

SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif. — Five coronavirus testing sites in Sacramento will be getting a big boost to their testing capacity thanks to a new test supplier.

The five sites pegged for the testing boost were hard hit when supply fell short amid testing kit shortages and "supply chain issues."

The California National Guard Collection Transport and Analysis Team had to step in and help reopen the testing sites, which were initially launched to increase testing in disadvantaged communities that were disproportionately impacted by the virus.

Sacramento County and UC Davis secured the new testing supplies and lab services from StemExpress and the rollout is expected to start the week of July 20.

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The move ultimately translates into expanded testing and accessibility for community testing sites in diverse neighborhoods.

Each of the five sites will start off with 100 tests per half day for the first week as they transition to the new system, which should scale up testing by 1,500 with a 72-hour turnaround for results.

Testing at all the community-based sites will be by appointment only with priority given to people on waitlists or who had cancellations.

Testing locations can be found HERE

The following locations will be accepting appointments for the week of July 20:

South Sacramento Christian Center

  • 7710 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95823
  • Day: Friday
  • Time: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Robertsons Community Center

  • Address: 3525 Norwood Avenue
  • Day: Thursday
  • Time: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Natomas Unified

  • Address: 1931 Arena Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95934
  • Day: Tuesday
  • Time: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Tetteh Pediatric

  • Address: 7248 S Land Park Dr
  • Day: Wednesday
  • Time: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

La Familia Maple Neighborhood Center

  • Address: 3301 37th Ave, Room 7 - park on 36th Ave
  • Day: Monday
  • Time: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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