CNMI to begin community-based testing for COVID-19

Governor Ralph DLG. Torres and Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation (CHCC) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Esther L. Muña announced that the CNMI will begin community-based testing for COVID-19 at the Saipan International Airport today, April 28, 2020. The Governor’s COVID-19 Task Force, chaired by Warren Villagomez, has been diligently planning with CHCC to make free COVID-19 testing available for anyone in the CNMI who wishes to be tested. Saipan residents can now register for community testing. Plans for community testing for Rota and Tinian are forthcoming.People interested in being tested for COVID-19 can request for an appointment for specimen collection on the CHCC website at https://chcc.gov.mp/covid19testing.php or over the phone through the CHCC COVID-19 Info Line:(670) 285-1352(670) 285-1542(670) 285-1672(670) 285-1854Registered participants will get their nasal specimen collected at the Saipan International Airport at their designated time and day. For more information, visit governor.gov.mp/covid-19 or chcc.gov.mp/covid19testing.php. #StayAtHome #StopTheSpread #MarianasStrong