HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) is offering 150 free COVID-19 rapid tests at Windward Mall in Kāneʻohe on Wednesday, May 26 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Test results will be available within 15 minutes.
Know you’re safe and COVID-19 free before or after getting together with friends and family for graduation and Memorial Day events.
“A year ago, COVID-19 led to canceled graduation ceremonies and Memorial Day remembrances,” said Health Director Dr. Elizabeth Char. “This year, we ask for your continued caution in keeping our communities safe.”
Windward Mall is located at 46-056 Kamehameha Highway. Parking is free. Testing will be done in the parking lot near the old Sears store.
Testing is free for residents and visitors of all ages. COVID-19 test results from this testing site are not valid for use in the State of Hawai‘i Safe Travels Program.
Please bring a government photo ID and wear a mask.
Walk-ins will be accepted or request an appointment time by email to hawaiifreecovidtest@gmail.com.
Appointments can take at least 30 minutes to complete.
For COVID-19 health information, visit https://hawaiicovid19.com/health-information/.
For information on where to get a free COVID-19 vaccination or to schedule a vaccination appointment visit https://hawaiicovid19.com/vaccination-registration/.
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