Free COVID-19 Testing Sites Announced as Case Numbers Rise

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX - The Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District announces new COVID-19 testing sites in Nueces County. The testing is provided free to the public.

Amistad Community Health Clinic, located at 1533 South Brownlee Boulevard, offers free COVID-19 testing on Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Individuals must call (361) 886-3050 to schedule an appointment.

The Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District, located at 1702 Horne Road, offers free COVID-19 testing on Wednesdays by appointment only. Individuals must call (361) 826-1339 to schedule an appointment. This location provides COVID-19 testing via drive-through from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Multiple locations remain available next week for COVID-19 vaccines throughout the city. First and second doses of the Pfizer vaccine are available for children ages 12 and older. First and second doses of the Moderna vaccine and single doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine are available for anyone aged 18 and older.

Individuals under 18 must have a verbal, written, or completed pre-registration parental consent form to receive a vaccination. Things to know:

• Pre-register by calling 361-561-1101.
• To pre-register online, visit https://www.cctexas.com/vaccineregistration and click on the 'Vaccination Registration' link. During online pre-registration, you must receive a Quick Response (QR) code. Once the online pre-registration hits the limit, you will not be able to register until additional vaccines become available.
• Walk-ins are welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis.
• New registrations will open upon vaccine availability for future clinics.
• Vaccines of different brands should not be combined. If you received the Moderna vaccine for your first dose, you should receive the Moderna vaccine for your second dose.
• If you registered for the first dose, you do not need to register again for the second dose.

Visit www.cctexas.com/coronavirus and www.nuecesknows.com for more information. You can also find updates on city social media channels Facebook @citygov and Twitter @cityofcc.