CVS To Open COVID-19 Testing Site In Fairfield

FAIRFIELD, CA — CVS Health announced Wednesday that it will open a drive-thru COVID-19 testing site in Fairfield.

The new site is among 35 slated to open Friday across California, with the ultimate goal of processing more than 1.5 million tests per month nationwide, subject to availability of supplies and lab capacity, according to CVS Health.

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The company now has more than 1,400 testing sites across the country. CVS Health previously opened 107 sites in California.

The new site will be located at 3340 North Texas St.

Elsewhere in the North Bay, CVS Health will open a testing site at 1599 Tiburon Blvd. in Tiburon. In May, the company opened sites at 291 South Coombs S. in Napa and 1193 Admiral Callaghan Lane in Vallejo.

Patients will use self-swab tests in their car while monitored by pharmacy team members, who will provide the test kit and instructions. Tests will be sent to an independent third-party lab, with results available in about three days, according to CVS Health.

Testing will not take place inside any retail locations, according to the company. CVS Pharmacy, HealthHUB and MinuteClinic will continue to serve customers and patients.

Patients must register in advance at CVS.com beginning Friday to schedule an appointment.