Winona Co. closing COVID-19 community testing site

The last day for testing will be June 29

WINONA, Minn. (WKBT) – A COVID-19 testing site at the Winona Mall will close near the end of the month.

County officials cited decreased demand and increased access to at-home tests for the decision to close. The last day of testing will be June 29.

Testing is still available at Winona Health, Gundersen Health Systems, Olmstead Medical Center, Winona County Public Health, as well as many area pharmacies.

Free at-home tests can be ordered from the State of Minnesota and the Federal Government.

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