How To Find A COVID-19 Test Location In New Orleans

The United States of America is still feeling the effects of the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic.

With the holiday season upon us, it may be necessary to take a coronavirus test in order to see loved ones in-person. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended Americans avoid traveling during Thanksgiving this year in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

If you are traveling, or plan to host guests, it would be wise to make sure you don't have coronavirus before further spreading the virus to others.

In New Orleans, COVID-19 testing is available at several mobile testing sites for no cost. You can also get a tested at several medical facilities and clinics.

Here are locations in New Orleans that offer coronavirus testing, per NOLA.gov:

Community assessment centers

• Alario Center: 2000 Segnette Boulevard, Westwego, LA, 70094
• First Evangelist Baptist Church: 1801 Willow Street, New Orleans, LA, 70125
• The Living School: 6003 Bullard Avenue, New Orleans, LA, 70125
• Mahalia Jackson Theatre: 1419 Basin Street, New Orleans, LA, 70116
• UNO Lakefront Arena (North Lot): 6801 Franklin Avenue, New Orleans, LA, 70122

Healthcare facilities offering testing

• Crescent Care: 1631 Elysian Fields Avenue, New Orleans, LA, 70117
• DePaul Community Health Centers: 10 locations can be viewed here.
• LCMC Health Urgent Care - Lakeview: 826 Harrison Avenue, Ste. A, New Orleans, LA, 70124
• Walgreens: 1544 Manhattan Boulevard, Harvey, LA, 70058

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