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The Texas Division of Emergency Management has secured an extension of four Community Based Testing Sites (CBTS) in Houston and Harris County.
According to a press release, the extension will last through Jan. 31, or until the sites reach maximum capacity of conducting 50,000 COVID-19 tests.
"These federally funded testing sites play a crucial role in our ongoing efforts to combat COVID-19 in the greater Houston community," Gov. Greg Abbott said in the news release. "I thank the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for extending operations at these testing sites so that we can continue to detect COVID-19 in our communities, ensure access to testing, and mitigate the spread of this virus."
The current round of CBTS testing began for both Harris County and the City of Houston in August.
The sites in the City of Houston that have been expanded are located at HCC North Forest, 6010 Little York Rd.; and Southwest Multi-Service Center, 6400 High Star Dr.
The sites in Harris County that have been expanded are located at San Jacinto College Central, 8060 Spencer Highway in Pasadena; and Katy Park. 24927 Morton Rd. in Katy.
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