General public testing being offered in Grand Island

GRAND ISLAND - Citizens of the Central health district that have symptoms or believe they have been exposed to COVID-19 may be tested today.

The district is offering tests to the general public Tuesday from 12:30 to 2:30 pm., at the community field house at Fonner Park. The announcement was made on the district's Facebook page.

Tests are on a first-come, first-serve basis. If people have had a positive test, they are not eligible to be retested. People need to be wearing a mask and have their identification. The testing will be done curbside, participants will not leave their cars.

The district is comprised of Hall, Hamilton, and Merrick counties.