Almost all the updates today are about testing, testing, testing,..
As the Omicron surge in COVID cases continues, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has announced new and improved testing options for Seattleites opening this month, including:
NEW testing site! Opening tomorrow January 19th:
Location: 315 W Bertona St, Seattle, WA 98119 (at Seattle Pacific University)
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
SOON – Expanded Hours: Existing Curative sites at the Paramount Theater, Convention Center, and Garfield Playfield will be adding expanded capacity and a new type of rapid-PCR test to deliver faster results later this month. Rapid PCR tests detect viral RNA which is a more direct and sensitive method of detection, leading to higher accuracy of test within 2 hours. Locations for new rapid-PCR tests include:
- Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101; open 12:00 p.m. – 7 p.m.
- WA State Convention Center, 705 Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98101; open 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Garfield Playfield-Tennis Court, 501-653 25th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122; open 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Other testing sites: UW Medicine and Curative have kiosks placed throughout the City, with info available
www.seattle.gov/covid-19-testing. Appointments are strongly encouraged at all locations. Due to an increase in testing volumes, longer wait times should still be expected. Additionally, results may take up to 48-72 hours.