From Spokane Regional Health District:
SPOKANE, Wash. – Heavy snow has caused an infrastructure failure at the Community COVID-19 Testing Site at Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC), making it necessary to close today.
Officials at Discovery Health MD, operators of the mass testing sites, explained that one of the center beams of the drive through structure collapsed under the weight of the snow rendering it unsafe for use. All those with appointments will be notified via email or called if an email was not provided.
Operators say a repair team is on the way, but whether the site will be able to open tomorrow remains unknown.
The site’s staff will transfer to the testing site at the Spokane County Fair & Expo Center in Spokane Valley by 11 a.m. to help with the increased volume they are excepting at that location. Due to the increase in volume to accommodate appointments from the SFCC site, the Spokane County Fair & Expo Center will only be able to test those with appointments. All appointments for today have been filled.
For more information visit the testing information page in the COVID-19 section of SRHD.org or call (800) 525-0127, then press #.
Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) is a leader and partner in public health by protecting, improving and promoting the health and well-being of all people through evidence-based practices. SRHD is one of 34 local public health agencies serving Washington state’s 39 counties. Visit www.srhd.org for comprehensive, updated information about SRHD and its triumphs in making Spokane a safer and healthier community. Like SRHD on Facebook or follow us on Twitter to receive safety and wellness tips.
Discovery Health MD (DHMD) was founded by Drs. Ray and Ann Jarris on the principle of immediate access to expert medical advice and equitable access to services. DHMD has been at the forefront of the pandemic response, putting together their first testing program in April of 2020 to support continued operations for the Northern Fish Fleets and maritime communities of Washington and Alaska. Since then, DHMD has expanded operations to provide a broad array of testing and vaccination services. Visit www.discoveryhealthmd.com to learn more.
