JACKSON HOLE, Wyo. — Beginning Monday, November 8, no-cost, rapid PCR testing for COVID-19 will be available in Teton County, Wyoming.
The testing will be run by Curative in partnership with Teton County Health Department and the Wyoming Department of Health. The rapid PCR testing location is located at 520 S. Highway 89 in Suites I&J, in the Target/Kmart Plaza next to Subway. Curative will be offering a self-administered, shallow nasal, rapid PCR test for COVID-19 at this location. This type of COVID-19 test is approved for ages 5 and up.
Appointments for rapid PCR testing can be booked online. The service has no out-of-pocket cost for the community, regardless of health insurance status and no proof of health insurance is needed to book an appointment.
Individuals will learn their results within one hour of the test being completed. Testing is encouraged for community members who are symptomatic or have been in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19.
County health officials, for now, ask the public to refrain from using rapid tests solely for surveillance testing or travel so they can ensure those who need a result that day can receive one. Individuals will be notified for their results via text message or email. If a test returns positive, you can expect to receive a call from Teton County Health Department to assist you.
Teton County Health Director, Jodie Pond stated, “We are pleased to expand our partnership with Curative and now be able to offer more rapid testing for COVID-19 in our community. These rapid tests will help our community know their test results quickly and will allow children to go to school and parents to go to work.”
Rapid PCR testing appointments will be available:
- Monday: 7:30am-3:30pm
- Tuesday: 7:30am-11:30am
- Wednesday: 7:30am-3:30pm
- Thursday: 7:30am-11:30am
- Friday: 7:30am-3:30pm
- Saturday: 9am-1pm
Curative’s other two kiosks which administers send out COVID-19 PCR tests in Teton County, WY will remain in place at the Teton County Library and the Home Ranch Welcome Center. These send out tests are available for individuals of any age with test results being reported within 24-48 hours.
“Curative is proud to partner with Teton County, WY to be a crucial resource for the community during the current COVID-19 pandemic,” said Fred Turner, CEO and co-founder of Curative. “Curative’s goal is to make testing more accessible to all with our COVID-19 testing site in Jackson. We offer a simple testing option with results delivered quickly within 1 hour of sample collection and at no out-of-pocket cost to patients.”
Other types of COVID-19 testing such as Vault tests, testing through St. John’s Health, and point of care tests at healthcare providers offices will remain available for the community. If you have questions related to COVID-19 testing or are symptomatic and would like to speak to one of our COVID-19 nurses please call the Teton County Health Department hotline at 307-732-8628.
