As cases of the highly contagious Delta variant increase, requests for free COVID-19 tests have increased as well. To accommodate larger numbers, the free Longmont testing facility has moved to the
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As cases of the highly contagious Delta variant increase, requests for free COVID-19 tests have increased as well. To accommodate larger numbers, the free Longmont testing facility has moved to the Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road in Longmont.
Symptomatic community members are still encouraged to get tested even if they have been vaccinated.
“Although you may not have any symptoms, you can still spread COVID-19. If you think there is even a chance you have been exposed, go and get tested. Tests are easy to access, available to everyone for free, and results are returned quickly,” said Chris Campbell, Boulder County Public Health Emergency Manager.
Anyone who has been exposed to COVID-19 should get tested. People who are not fully vaccinated should seek testing 5-7 days after exposure (3-5 days for those that are fully vaccinated) or at any time if experiencing symptoms.
Community members exposed to COVID-19 should follow the instructions on how to quarantine and watch for symptoms for 14 days.
“Even with the numbers of fully vaccinated people increasing and the requirement of wearing masks indoors, we must continue to employ multiple, layered strategies to overcome this pandemic,” said Campbell. “Timely testing is essential for keeping our friends, families, colleagues and communities safe, healthy and thriving.”
There are many convenient testing providers throughout Boulder County, including four locations that offer free tests.
Although there were initially plans to close the testing facilities at Stazio Ball Fields in Boulder at the end of September, the site will remain open indefinitely due to an increase in demand for testing caused by the highly contagious Delta variant of COVID-19.
A complete list of testing providers can be found at boco.org/covid19testing.
Free testing locations:
Boulder County Fairgrounds
Where: 9595 Nelson Road., Longmont
When: 7 days/week, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
StazioBall Fields
Where: 2445 Stazio Drive, Boulder
When: 7 days/week, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Nederland Community Center
Where: 750 Highway 72 N., Nederland
When: Thursdays, 4 - 6 p.m., and will continue on a month-to-month basis
COVID Check Colorado
Where: Centaurus High School –
10300 W. South Boulder Rd., Lafayette, CO 80026
When: 7 days/week, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
