USS Iowa will now offer a free COVID-19 testing kiosk.
The ship is located at 250 S. Harbor Boulevard in San Pedro.
LINK FOR APPOINTMENTS: Both walk-ins and scheduled appointments are accepted. Appointments can be scheduled by visiting la.fulgentgenetics.com/appointment. Test results will be available within 24 to 48 hours.
LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn said “Our vaccination effort is our top priority-- but until everyone has the opportunity to get vaccinated, testing is an important part of slowing the spread of this virus and protecting our community."
"This new free testing kiosk at the USS Iowa is going to be a quick, accessible way for dock workers and harbor area residents to get tested and get results quickly," she said in a press release.
“COVID-19 testing is as important as ever,” said Dr. Clemens Hong, with the Department of Health Services, who oversees COVID-19 testing for Los Angeles County, in a press release. “We’re thankful that fewer people are being hospitalized and more people are getting vaccinated. Still, we can’t let our guard down and we must ensure everyone who needs a test can get one quickly. Even as the situation improves, the County will continue to add more testing, including partnerships with local cities and pop-up sites like these.”
The kiosk will be open Monday through Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM and is able to do 500 PCR nasal swab tests per day. Insurance is not required.