Drive-through virus testing receives steady turnout

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  • The Texas Division of Emergency Management used a private contractor to conduct COVID-19 tests on Wednesdays, including from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 21 . Connie Swinney/The Highlander
    The Texas Division of Emergency Management used a private contractor to conduct COVID-19 tests on Wednesdays, including from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 21 . Connie Swinney/The Highlander
  • On Oct. 21, officials saw a steady stream of vehicles during a COVID-19 testing day in Marble Falls. Connie Swinney/The Highlander
    On Oct. 21, officials saw a steady stream of vehicles during a COVID-19 testing day in Marble Falls. Connie Swinney/The Highlander
  • Additional COVID-19 testing dates were added through the holiday season to keep up with public interest. Connie Swinney/The Highlander
    Additional COVID-19 testing dates were added through the holiday season to keep up with public interest. Connie Swinney/The Highlander
Emergency management officials have opted to expand COVID-19 testing dates through the holidays and into early January due to increased demand from the public. During the third of a round of Wednesday testing events Oct. 21 contractors tested 170 people utilizing a cheek swab method scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in a drive-through system at the Marble Falls Fire Rescue fire hall, 700 Avenue N…

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