Drive-through COVID-19 testing continues at Grays Harbor College

Community-based drive-through testing extended through Friday, May 1, 2020

Case updates

Grays Harbor County has 12 confirmed cases of COVID-19.

• March 2020: 2 cases 

• April 2020: 10 cases

No additional cases of COVID-19 have been identified in Grays Harbor County since April 12. Grays Harbor Public Health Incident Management Team (IMT) remains prepared to respond if any additional cases are identified.

Response efforts

Grays Harbor Public Health with the assistance of the Washington National Guard have tested 377 people for COVID-19 since opening a community-based drive-through testing site in Aberdeen on April 15. Of these tests, there have been zero positive test results. As positive tests are identified, they will be counted based on the person’s county of residence. The testing site is remaining open until Friday, May 1, 2020 due to continued requests for testing appointments.

Testing at the community-based drive-through site is done with a nasal swab to identify people who are ill with COVID-19. This testing site does not have the capabilities to test for antibodies to COVID-19. People who are interested in COVID-19 antibody testing should contact their primary care provider.

If you are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19 and are 18 years or older, please do not hesitate to call Grays Harbor Public Health’s COVID-19 call center at (360) 964-1850 and get a free test scheduled. You do not need to be a Grays Harbor County resident. Testing services are available in both English and Spanish. The call center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. After May 1, 2020 testing for COVID 19 will be coordinated with local hospitals.

Based on CDC information, the list of symptoms associated with COVID-19 includes:

• fever,

• cough,

• difficulty breathing,

• repeated shaking with chills,

• muscle pain,

• headache,

• sore throat,

• new loss of taste or smell.

Everyone should stay home and stay healthy. If you have to leave your home for essential activities, wear a cloth face covering.

Grays Harbor Public Health Incident Management Team and Grays Harbor Emergency Operations Center provide the most accurate, timely information possible. For any questions about COVID-19 and our response call (360) 964-1850, email covid19@co.graysharbor.wa.gov, or visit our website at http://www.healthyGH.org.  Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/healthyghc.