COVID-19 testing locations offered from July 1

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Ochsner-LSU Health Shreveport and LSU Health Shreveport are both offering COVID-19 testing locations from Wednesday, July 1 to Saturday, July 11.

Testing at these locations is free and will be conducted through a drive-thru process.

Asymptomatic members of the community are encouraged to get tested, find out their COVID-19 status and prevent spreading the illness of others.

Testing is open to all Louisiana residents from age two and up.

Testing schedules and locations for Ochsner-LSU Shreveport:

Wednesday, July 1: Salvation Army Church (200 E. Stoner Avenue, Shreveport, LA), 9 a.m. - 4 p.m
CANCELLED Thursday, July 2: Oasis Outreach Group (1431 Russell Road, Shreveport, LA), 9 a.m. - 4 p.m

Testing schedule and dates for LSU Health Shreveport:

Thursday, July 2 Galilee Baptist Church (1500 Pierre Ave., Shreveport, LA 71103) 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Tuesday, July 7 Caddo Fire District 8 - Station #4 (18855 Virginia Street, Ida, LA 71044) 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Thursday, July 9 Galilee Baptist Church (1500 Pierre Ave., Shreveport, LA 71103) 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Saturday, July 11 (TWO LOCATIONS) Minden: David Raines Community Health Center – Minden (128 Homer Road, Minden, LA 71055) 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Greenwood: Open Range Fellowship (9950 US-80, Greenwood, LA 71033) 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

If you plan on visiting one of the testing locations, please be prepared to bring a valid ID and insurance card.

There will be no out-of-pocket costs and you will not be turned away based on insurance status.