FDA Authorizes First COVID-19 Test Available Without Prescription That Also Detects Flu, RSV
May16

FDA Authorizes First COVID-19 Test Available Without Prescription That Also Detects Flu, RSV

The EUA Authorizes At-Home Sample Collection With Testing Performed In A Laboratory FDA NEWS RELEASE – Monday, May 16, 2022 Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the Labcorp Seasonal Respiratory Virus RT-PCR DTC Test for use without a prescription by individuals with symptoms of respiratory viral infection consistent with COVID-19. This product is the first direct-to-consumer (non-prescription) multi-analyte...

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4 Free At-Home Rapid Antigen COVID-19 Tests Can Be Ordered Online
Jan18

4 Free At-Home Rapid Antigen COVID-19 Tests Can Be Ordered Online

Several local residents have reported difficulties finding free COVID tests or scheduling free COVID tests. In the US, residents can now order online four tests to be shipped free at the end of January to residential addresses through the post office for those who request them. One type of COVID-19 test kit that can purchased This is not for individuals who immediately need COVID-19 tests, but those who wish to order them online to...

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State Closes Free COVID-19 Testing Center In Sulphur Springs
Apr23

State Closes Free COVID-19 Testing Center In Sulphur Springs

The state officially closed the free COVID-19 testing site in Sulphur Springs, according to Hopkins County/Sulphur Springs Emergency Management. As more vaccine has become available to Hopkins County providers, more people are becoming vaccinated and the COVID-19 case count has continued to go down and so have the number of people being tested at the free testing site. The free COVID-19 oral testing site in Sulphur Springs had...

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Two Lady Cats Basketball Home Games Are Canceled After Positive COVID-19 Test
Nov09

Two Lady Cats Basketball Home Games Are Canceled After Positive COVID-19 Test

Lady Cats Basketball Coach Brittney Tisdell said Monday, November 9, that the Lady Cats Varsity Basketball Team is quarantined for two weeks after a team member tested positive for coronavirus. The Lady Cats next two homes games, against Mount Vernon Tuesday, November 10, and against Paris next Monday have been canceled. A home game last Friday against Sherman was also canceled last week when the entire Sherman team was quarantined...

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Free COVID-19 Testing Resumes In Sulphur Springs Today
Sep25

Free COVID-19 Testing Resumes In Sulphur Springs Today

Free COVID-19 testing resumes in Sulphur Springs today. However, the testing site has changed. Testing is now being conducted at Hopkins County Annex building, located at 128A Jefferson St., in Sulphur Springs. There were still 192 test slots available at 3:51 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, with testing available as early as 3:56 p.m. There are no requirements for testing, but registration is conducted online at GoGetTested.com. Those testing...

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Free COVID-19 Testing Offered At Civic Center
Sep15

Free COVID-19 Testing Offered At Civic Center

Free COVID-19 testing is offered at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Saturday, September 19, 2020, according to Hopkins County/Sulphur Springs Emergency Management officials. Since testing resumed at the Civic Center on Sept. 7, 380 tests have been performed at the Civic Center. The tests are molecular swab tests. Sample of the registration link on GoGetTested.com Symptoms or direct exposure...

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Free COVID-19 Testing Offered At Hopkins County Civic Center This Week
Sep07

Free COVID-19 Testing Offered At Hopkins County Civic Center This Week

Free COVID-19 testing will be offered again from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday this week at Hopkins County Regional Civic Center, Hopkins County Emergency Management officials announced. No symptoms are required. Children may be tested, provided they are accompanied by parent or guardian. To register, go online to GoGetTested.com Free COVID-19 Testing

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Free COVID-19 Testing Available In Sulphur Springs
Aug20

Free COVID-19 Testing Available In Sulphur Springs

Free COVID-19 testing will be available in Sulphur Springs starting at 1 p.m. today (Aug. 20) at Hopkins County Regional Civic Center, according to local emergency management officials. The oral swab testing will then be offered from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day except Sunday. COVID-19 symptoms are not required for testing. Online registration at GoGetTested.com is required for the free COVID-19 testing in Sulphur Springs, but should...

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HCHD Will No Longer Provide COVID-19 Testing Reports
Aug14

HCHD Will No Longer Provide COVID-19 Testing Reports

If you’re curious about how many COVID-19 tests are being conducted in Hopkins County, don’t expect to receive any local updates anytime soon. Hopkins County Hospital District Hopkins County Hospital District will no longer be providing testing updates. HCHD COO/EMS Director Brent Smith, in a news release distributed by Hopkins County Emergency Management Friday afternoon, cited the numerous testing variables as obstacles...

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Texas A&M System Inks Deal For Free COVID-19 Testing For All Students, Faculty And Staff
Jul16

Texas A&M System Inks Deal For Free COVID-19 Testing For All Students, Faculty And Staff

COMMERCE, Texas — Students, faculty and staff at all 11 Texas A&M System universities across the state will soon have quick and easy access to free testing for COVID-19. Texas A&M System logo “Ensuring the health and safety of our students is our top priority,” said John Sharp, chancellor of the Texas A&M University System. “Facilitating increased accessibility and availability of COVID-19 testing will help us mitigate the...

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