Free COVID-19 Testing Provides Insight

Throughout Douglas and Chelan counties at various locations, free COVID-19 testing has been offered for residents. The free, self-administered tests will be available on Tuesday the 15th and Wednesday the 16th between 1-7 p.m. at Station 93, located in Plain next to the Beaver Valley School.

"The goal really is to stem the spread of the disease and ensure those in need of care or those who are interested in voluntary testing have the ability to do so," said Charlotte Headley, incident management team commander.

The particular test used during the free, voluntary testing is called PTR with health care professionals helping the person taking the test through the process. The person testing will swab each nostril five times with a circular motion.

"So this is a painless test and truly test the inside of the nostril," said Headley.

Test results are typically are within 48 to 72 hours.