Nov. 1. Mecklenburg County Health Department, in partnership with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Service, is pleased to be able to offer expanded no-cost COVID-19 virus testing capacity as part of a partnership between the state of North Carolina and United Providers of Health. This new community testing site builds on North Carolina’s ongoing work to increase access to testing and slow viral spread in key locations and reduce the burden on public and private local healthcare providers.

“Testing is a core element of North Carolina’s response to this pandemic, and that means making sure cost and access challenges never act as a barrier to a needed test. As we continue expanding free community testing options, we’re helping North Carolinians to stay informed about their health and help slow the spread of COVID-19,” said NCDHHS Secretary Mandy Cohen, M.D.

Testing site locations are determined based on epidemiological trends and reports from state and local public health. Key considerations include the acceleration and overall rate of case growth, the share of new cases among historically marginalized populations and current levels of testing access.

Rapid and PCR Testing will begin on Nov, 1, 2021 in the Town of Davidson, at MSC Industrial Supply Co., 525 Harbour Place Drive, Davidson,  in the parking lot only.  This testing site will be open Monday, Tuesday and Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm (subject to change based on need and availability).

Anyone can be tested, with or without symptoms, including underinsured, undocumented and homeless individuals. Walk-ups are accepted, no appointments, no identification and no insurances are required.

Registration is encouraged  at www.upoh.org/covid-testing or 800-701-1023. Curbside testing will be available for those who are unable to leave their vehicle.