Four places to get tested for COVID-19 in Toowoomba

NEED to get a COVID-19 test in Toowoomba but not really sure where to go? Here's what you need to know.

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NEED to get a COVID-19 test but not really sure where to go?

Here's what you need to know. 

1. Baillie Henderson drive-in fever clinic

THE Bailey Henderson drive-in fever clinic has been operating since the pandemic began. 

The clinic runs from 9am to 4pm, Monday to Sunday. 

DDH are asking people attending the Baillie Henderson COVID-19 drive-in testing site to pre-register by phoning ahead on 4616 4393.

Pre-registering will help to reduce waiting times for testing at this site.

People are encouraged to bring their medicare card and you can phone to pre-register from 7am. 

Waiting times can vary depending on demand.

Please be prepared to wait, and bring with you items you may need.

For example your mobile phone, phone charger, medications you may need, and water.

Located on the corner of Burnview and Nicoll Avenues, the clinic is accessible by the Mort Street roundabout entrance to the Baillie Henderson Hospital campus.

2. Charlton Testing Clinic

DARLING Downs Health has taken steps to manage the spread of COVID-19 with the establishment of a pop-up testing site at the Charlton BP Truckstop, 10783 Warrego Hwy, Charlton.

The testing site is open from 8.30am to 4pm, seven days a week and is available to people travelling in cars, trucks and vehicles with caravans. 

DDH encourages all people who are feeling unwell or displaying any symptoms to stop and undertake a test before continuing on their journey.

3. Carbal Medical Services

(From left) Asset co-ordinator Mark Johns and safety officer Daniel Minton will greet people at the new COVID-19 Respiratory Testing Clinic Carbal Medical Services Kearney Springs. Tuesday, 5th May, 2020.

CARBAL Medical Services in May converted its community outreach facility on Charnley St in Kearneys Spring into Australia's first indigenous-led COVID-19 testing clinic.

The clinic is there to clinically assess people with mild to moderate COVID-19 symptoms (a fever, cough, shortness of breath, a sore throat and/or unusual fatigue).

It is operating by appointment from 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.

To make a booking, call 4580 1400 or you can book online here.

4. James Neil Medical GP Respiratory Clinic

THE James Neil Medical GP-led Respiratory Clinic is now open to clinically assess people with mild to moderate COVID-19 symptoms (a fever, cough, shortness of breath, a sore throat and/or unusual fatigue).

Located on the corner of James and Neil Sts, the clinic operates between 8.30am and 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.

The clinic is operating by appointment only. To book, call 4632 4888.

Originally published as Four places to get tested for COVID-19 in Toowoomba