Health & Fitness
Walk-Up COVID-19 Testing Ends At MSP Airport Due To 'Crowding'
Due to high demand, an appointment is now required for anyone who wants a COVID-19 test at the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport.
MINNEAPOLIS — The COVID-19 testing site at the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport ended walk-in tests due to "crowding," the Minnesota Department of Health announced Monday. The change came at the request of airport staff.
An appointment is now required for anyone who wants a COVID-19 test at the airport.
A surge in new cases fueled by the omicron variant has prompted more Minnesotans to get tested. Meanwhile, hospital capacity continues to dwindle.
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On Monday, 6,780 new cases were reported in Minnesota, along with 48 deaths.
Find COVID-19 testing locations near you by using the finder tool on the state website.
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