Phoenix Aviation Department has partnered with local health and wellness company, ExpreSpa Group to open an XpresCheck COVID-19 testing facility at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Arizona.
Located in terminal 4, the testing facility has been converted from a closed urgent care medical clinic. The facility will host six separate testing rooms with an anticipated capacity to administer more than 400 tests per day. COVID-19 testing options will include a rapid molecular COVID-19 test, the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test and the Blood Antibody test. All three tests are already being offered at JFK International airport, Newark Liberty and Boston Logan International Airport.
As well as passengers testing will be offered for airport employees and members of the public whether they’re flying or not. Residents can pre-book their appointments in advance or come for a drop-in visit. XpresCheck will verify the patient’s residency at the time of the test. The City of Phoenix is using Federal CARES Act funding to supplement the cost of testing for local residents who not have health insurance that covers the service.
“A COVID-19 testing site in the airport terminal may give passengers peace of mind about their own health, fellow passengers and can help to boost travel,” said Thelda Williams, Phoenix City Councilwoman – District 1 and Chair of the Transportation, Infrastructure and Innovation Subcommittee. “Phoenix Sky Harbor is a gateway to Arizona and a major economic engine for the state; partnerships like this add another layer of health safety.”
Meanwhile Phoenix Mayor, Kate Gallego said: “Widespread testing is one of the best ways to fight COVID-19. The City of Phoenix continues to provide testing opportunities for all residents and looks for new, innovative ways to assist in slowing the spread. The city’s newest partnership with XpresCheck will offer testing for airport employees, travellers and members of the public. These services will help restore a bit of normalcy and convenience to the airline industry by providing an extra layer of security and comfort.”
