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San Diego County to set up COVID-19 testing site at US-Mexico border

Posted at 8:19 PM, Aug 05, 2020
and last updated 2020-08-05 23:19:58-04

SAN YSIDRO, Calif. (KGTV) — San Diego County will set up a coronavirus testing site at one of the world's busiest border crossings.

County Supervisor Greg Cox said Wednesday the testing site will be at San Ysidro Port of Entry's PedWest crossing and serve about 200 tests daily.

The testing site will be used for essential workers coming into the U.S. from Mexico and returning U.S. citizens. The walk-up site will also be appointment-free.

PedWest serves pedestrians between Tijuana and San Diego.

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