University Of Kentucky Expands Access To COVID-19 Testing, Vaccines

From the University of Kentucky:

March 24, 2021

By Sally Woodson

The University of Kentucky is expanding opportunities for COVID-19 vaccinations and testing, in partnership with the Commonwealth of Kentucky and testing partner Wild Health, at new testing sites available in Kentucky.

“We look forward to applying the knowledge we've gained from administering more than 250,000 tests at 70 sites across the state to ultimately help provide the smoothest, most pleasant patient experience possible on all fronts,” said Luke Murray, COVID-19 director at Wild Health.

The expanded testing and vaccine sites speak to UK’s commitment to serving the Commonwealth, a fundamental part of its promise to be the University of, for and with Kentucky.

“COVID-19 testing is an important part of our three-step approach to keep our communities healthy and safe,” said Joe Monroe, chief of the UK Police Department. “In addition to testing, we encourage adhering to COVID-19 safety protocols and are trying to get as many people vaccinated as possible before summer begins.”

Vaccine and testing locations are listed below.

VACCINES AND TESTING

Location: Kentucky Dam Village Convention Center, 113 Administration Dr., Gilbertsville, KY 42044

Hours of Operation: 8 a.m.–7 p.m., seven days per week beginning March 24

Sign-up Link: kyvax.com/kydam

TESTING ONLY

Location: Georgetown College's George H.W. Bush Recreation Center (Bisese Student Lounge), 432 E. Main St., Georgetown, KY 40324

Hours of Operation: Wednesday and Friday of each week, 9 a.m.–3 p.m,. began March 19

Sign-up Link: https://georgetowncollege.as.me/

Location: The Norton Center, 300 W. Walnut St., Danville, KY 40422

Hours of Operation: Tuesday–Wednesday of each week, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., began March 23

Sign-up Link: https://centrecollege.as.me/

Location: Bluegrass Community and Technical College campus, 500 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40508 (In partnership with Lexington-Fayette Co. Emergency Management)

Hours of Operation: Wednesday–Saturday of each week, 10 a.m.–6 p.m., beginning March 24

Sign-up Link: Lexington.wildhealth.com

Location: Crossroads Christian Church, 828 Heights Blvd., Florence, KY 41042

Hours of Operation: Monday and Thursday of each week, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., beginning March 25

Sign-up Link: http://wildhealthtesting.com/florence

This press release was produced by the University of Kentucky. The views expressed here are the author’s own.