New Department of Health Program Expands Free COVID-19 Testing

by Thunda
2 minutes read

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) is expanding its network of free COVID-19 community testing through a partnership with the National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii Consortium and independent pharmacies across the state.

The program is rolling out at locations on Hawaiʻi Island, Kauaʻi, Maui, Lanaʻi and Molokaʻi.

Oahu

Location NameAddressPhoneTypeHours

Hawaii Island

Location NameAddressPhoneTypeHours
Kona Aquatic Center75-5530 Kuakini Hwy
Kailua-Kona, HI  96740
808-322-2511Drive ThruTuesdays 12pm-4pm

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Waimea District ParkAla Ohia Road
Waimea, HI 96743
808-885-0033Drive ThruSaturdays 12pm-4pm

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Afook Chinen Civic Auditorium323 Manono Street
Hilo, HI 96720
808- 959-8700Drive ThruMondays and Thursdays
12pm-4pm

See here for more details

Maui

Location NameAddressPhoneTypeHours
Mauliola Pharmacy95 Mahalani Street Room 10 
Wailuku, Hawaii 96793
808-446-3722Drive Thru7 days a week
8am – 4pm

Kauai

Location NameAddressPhoneTypeHours
Lihue Pharmacy Group4491-A Kolopa St, 
Lihue, HI 96766
808-246-9100Drive Thru7 days a week 9am-5pm

Molokai

Location NameAddressPhoneTypeHours
Molokai Drugs301 Ala Malama Ave, 
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
808-553-5790Walk Up*By appointment only

Tuesday – Friday 7:15am-8:15am, 9:15am-5pm

Lanai

Location NameAddressPhoneTypeHours
Rainbow Pharmacy Lanai431 7th Street, 
Lanai City, Hawaii 96763
808-565-9332Walk UpMonday – Friday
9am – 5pm
Saturday 9am – 12:30pm, 1pm – 5:30pm

“DOH is working to make free testing available all across the state, especially as demand remains high,” said Health Director Dr. Elizabeth Char. “This program immediately increases access to free testing for neighbor island residents. We continue to urge Hawaiʻi residents to use all the tools available to them to stop this surge and protect themselves and their families.”

“We are truly thankful to our community partners,” said Glen Hayashida, President & CEO of the National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii. “The combination of having a comprehensive range of testing from the National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii Consortium and easy access to vaccinations from the Community Pharmacy Enhanced Services Network is a major weapon in our battle against this pandemic as we fight to save lives and keep communities open and accessible.”

Pre-registration at PreventCOVIDHI.com is recommended. Testing sites offer PCR mid-turbinate testing. Results are expected to be provided the same day via email.

Many sites also offer COVID-19 vaccinations. The program is expected to expand to pharmacies on Oʻahu.

This program augments Hawaii’s network of free community testing. A list of testing options is available at HawaiiCOVID19.com/testing.

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