COVID-19 mouth swab testing site available in San Juan County

Posted: Dec 1, 2020 / 08:26 PM MST / Updated: Dec 1, 2020 / 08:26 PM MST

SAN JUAN COUNTY (KRQE) – San Juan County announced Tuesday that there is now a rapid COVID-19 mouth swab testing location available.

According to a Facebook post from the San Juan County Office of Emergency Management, the New Mexico Department of Health has set up a testing site at Judy Nelson Elementary School in Kirtland and is open every day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The testing location only has 250 tests available per day and test results are back within 24 to 48 hours, according to a news release. They say registration is required and you can do so online at Curative.com, or by calling 1-888-702-9042. You will need your confirmation ID when you get tested. To get tested, enter from Road 6575 and turn west on Road 6580, then follow the signs around the building.

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