Lincoln-Lancaster County health officials are reminding residents that there other COVID-19 testing options following the temporary closure of the NOMI testing site at the Gateway Mall in Lincoln. NOMI closed the site Thursday due to the sub-zero wind chills and is expected to re-open it on Friday.
The testing process begins with a free online risk assessment available at BryanHealth.com and CHIHealth.com. Testing is available at these sites:
- Bryan Health: Testing is available for those who have symptoms at the three Bryan Urgent Care locations, 7501 S. 27th St.; and 4333 S. 86th St. Appointments are not required.
- CHI Health: Walk-in testing is available at three priority care locations: Antelope Creek, 2510 S. 40th St., Suite 100; Southwest, 1240 Aries Drive; and Stevens Creek, 1601 N. 86th St. For drive up testing, virtual quick care is available 24/7 at CHIHealth.com to chat with a provider and schedule a testing appointment.
- Local pharmacies including CVS, HyVee and Walgreens, health care provider offices and urgent care clinics also offer testing. Those uninsured or underinsured can call the LLCHD COVID-19 hotline at 402-441-8006 to be connected to testing resources.