Health officials are urging people to get tested for COVID-19 after the holidays.

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department says people can schedule their test by going online.

Testing is being offered in the old Toys R Us store at Battlefield and Fremont.

The CDC says the best time to get tested is 5-7 days after a potential exposure regardless of vaccination status.

Press Release

After gathering with loved ones this holiday season, the Health Department encourages everyone to make an appointment to get tested for COVID-19.

By getting tested after hosting, traveling, and gathering, individuals can determine whether they have become infected with COVID-19 over the holidays, and protect others from potential exposure.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the best time to get tested is 5-7 days after potential exposure regardless of vaccination status.

Symptomatic individuals should seek testing immediately and isolate while awaiting results.

Appointments are required for COVID-19 testing at the Springfield-Greene County Health Department and can now be made online at health.springfieldmo.gov/testing.

Appointments can also be made by calling our COVID-19 Call Center at 417-874-1211 during regular business hours.

Individuals who book an appointment will receive a test at the Health Department Vaccination Clinic, located at 1425 E. Battlefield Road (old Toys R Us).

The tests are administered via a throat swab and results will be made available within 24 – 72 hours.

In addition to testing, the Health Department also encourages individuals to get vaccinated and boosted this holiday season.

For vaccination opportunities, visit vaccine417.com or call the COVID-19 call center at 417-874-1211.

Those receiving a first or second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine at the Health Department clinic are eligible to receive a $50 gift card while supplies last.