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Rite Aid opening 3 self-swab coronavirus testing sites in Michigan on Monday

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(WXYZ) — Rite Aid said it is opening three self-swab COVID-19 testing sites in Michigan on Monday.

Accoridng to the drug store, they are expanding the COVID-19 testing sites with locations in Eaton Rapids, Swartz Creek and Macomb Township, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

– Eaton Rapids.: 715 South Main Street in Eaton Rapids
– Swartz Creek.: 9090 Miller Road in Swartz Creek
– Macomb Township: 46977 Romeo Plank Road in Macomb

The sites will open for testing from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day starting April 20, and they expect to conduct about 200 tests each day through online appointments.

If positive, you will get your results through email and phone in 2-7 days.

All Rite Aid drive-up COVID-19 testing locations will utilize self-swab nasal tests overseen by Rite Aid pharmacists. Testing eligibility is based on guidelines established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which can be found here.

The testing will take place in each store's parking lot. People must remain in their vehicles from the time they arrive and until they depart.

Testing will be available at no cost to eligible individuals who meet criteria established by the CDC. Patients are required to provide government issued ID, be at least 18 years old and need to pre-register online at www.riteaid.com in order to schedule a time slot for testing.

The company expects to add additional drive-up testing sites in Michigan.

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