Higher turnout at Covid-19 testing clinic Saturday

The Missouri National Guard said 473 tests were administered at the testing event.

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Joseph health department held another covid-19 testing event today... kq2's ron johnson is back again, and spoke with guardsmen and people getting tested about why today's event was more important than others: <<ron johnson reporting.

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Joseph aquatic park was the location for drive thru covid-19 testing saturday.

The spot a fitting one, according to the missouri national guard.

We are swimming in a sea of registrations, a flood of vehicles packed the large parking lot, full of people once again taking advantage of free testing.

One of the big differences this time, a higher turnout and more interest.

We were planning to have about 385 as of last night, and this morning it's at 544.

Not to mention, a surge in covid-19 since the last event held in early november.

I feel like it's really touched everybody in some way or another.

Those getting tested said that spread was a big part of why they came out, so they could make sure they're not unknowingly spreading the virus.

If i have it or if i test positive, i do not want to be one of those who's going out and infecting other people.

I want to just stay home and get over it.

The national guard says overall interest in testing is up, everywhere it's not just in st.

Joe this is happening all across the state where we are getting more and more registrations, more people tested.

Cases are on the rise and people need to know if they are positive or not those getting tested said perhaps now more than ever the virus has become the cause of much uncertainty everywhere you go you know you sanitizer you do your mask and everything and you still don't know if that's enough.

Which is why they say having this free option available is invaluable, giving the public the vital information of knowing their status.

I think it's a wonderful idea, i'm so glad that i've had the opportunity to do it.

The national guard added that 473 tests were administered this morning.