UMMC to offer free COVID-19 testing for college students, staff

The University of Mississippi Medical Center is now offering free COVID-19 testing for college and university students, staff and faculty at locations around the state.

According to a University of Mississippi Medical Center release, testing will be available on scheduled days at the Mississippi Department of Health's county locations throughout Mississippi. The drive-thru location at the West Street Farmer's Market in Jackson will offer testing Monday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

In addition to that group, workers from licensed child care centers, K-12 teachers, and staff and administrators at public or private schools may come for testing regardless of whether or not they are presenting symptoms of COVID-19 or have come into contact with an infected person. Appointments are required to be tested.

When you can get tested:See the site schedule for COVID-19 testing in the state

Any other resident in the state can also be tested, the release stated, but must first complete a questionnaire to determine if they have symptoms of the virus. Those deemed eligible must also make an appointment to be tested. 

Those unable to make an appointment online can do so over the phone by calling the UMMC Center for Telehealth at (601) 496-7200 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

Need to find a location?:See the full list of testing sites

Contact Keisha Rowe at nrowe@gannett.com, on Twitter or at (601) 760-2483.