COVID-19 Testing

With Increasing Demand, State Returns To Big Bend Region For COVID Testing

Marfa Public Radio

By Public Radio StaffFor the second time this month, the state of Texas will hold mobile coronavirus testing throughout the Big Bend area.The upcoming…

Odessa Announces Free COVID-19 Testing For The Month Of July

Mitch Borden

By Mitch Borden Odessa residents will be able to get tested for COVID-19 for free over the next month. Beginning on June 30th, the City of Odessa will set…

What Coronavirus Numbers Can And Can't Tell Us About The Spread Of The Disease

Marfa Public Radio

By Mose Buchele, KUTEvery day, we hear updated COVID-19 numbers: The number of confirmed cases. The number of people hospitalized. The number of people…

Coronavirus test results in Texas are taking up to 10 days

Marfa Public Radio

By Shannon Najmabadi and Jay RootThough Texas has dramatically increased its testing capacity, many who have gotten one are waiting days on end, and…

Odessa Increases Resources For Locals Concerned Over Coronavirus

Mitch Borden

By Mitch Borden As Permian Basin communities brace for the coronavirus to continue to spread, Odessa is taking steps to test more residents showing signs…