Governor Walz Announces Expansion at Inver Grove Heights and Stillwater COVID-19 Community Testing Sites Next Week

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Today, Governor Tim Walz announced a temporary expansion at the Inver Grove Heights and Stillwater COVID-19 Community Testing Sites for next week to help increase capacity and accessibility for Minnesotans seeking COVID-19 tests.

Earlier this week, Governor Walz announced two new COVID-19 community testing sites in Anoka and Cottage Grove and a 50% increase in testing capacity at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium site. After Governor Walz deployed the National Guard to support operations at the St. Paul site, capacity increased from 2,000 tests per day to 3,000 tests per day.

"Our state Community Testing Sites provide free COVID tests, and we're continuing to expand hours and locations to increase that testing access for Minnesotans," said Governor Walz. "Testing is an essential tool for helping prevent the spread of COVID-19. I am grateful for all the Minnesotans doing their part by getting tested, and we're working in overdrive to do everything we can to ensure tests are as available and accessible as possible."

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