Wake County Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing to Return Next Week with New Site in West Raleigh

Testing to continue at Sunnybrook and Radeas sites

Wake County is teaming up with The Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral to provide a site for free drive-thru COVID-19 testing near Downtown Raleigh and the campus of N.C. State University.

“We are continuing to look for new opportunities to provide safe, free and convenient COVID-19 tests across Wake County,” said Wake County Medical Director Dr. Kim McDonald. “Our partnership with The Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral will bring testing to the heart of the county’s biggest population center.” 

The new drive-thru testing site will run from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. from Friday, Oct. 23, through Sunday, Oct. 25. The church is located at 715 Nazareth St. in Raleigh.

In addition, Wake County Public Health will return to the Sunnybrook Building parking deck, located in eastern Raleigh at 2925 Holston Lane. Testing will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 19–20 and Oct. 22–24. Testing will also continue with our contracted partner, Radeas Labs, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Oct. 19–24 at 907 Gateway Commons Circle in Wake Forest.

If testing at Sunnybrook, please follow this three-step sign-up process:

• Step 1: Select the time slot that works best for your schedule by clicking on the “Sign Up” button here for the date you’d like to be tested.
• Step 2: Complete this registration form.
• Step 3: Print the completed registration form or have it saved in your email for access at the testing site.

If testing at Radeas or the Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral, select the time slot that works best for your schedule by clicking on the “Sign Up” button here for the date you’d like to be tested.

Tests are reserved for those who:

• Have COVID-like symptoms, including fever, cough, shortness of breath, nausea or vomiting, and loss of smell;
• Have been in close contact with a known positive case of COVID-19;
• Are healthcare workers or first responders;
• Work in high-risk settings like long-term care facilities, correctional facilities or homeless shelters;
• Are 65 years old or older;
• Have underlying health conditions;
• Are a member of a vulnerable or historically marginalized population;
• Have attended a mass gathering or protest; or
• Are a frontline worker in a setting where social distancing is difficult.

Candidates who fit the criteria for drive-thru testing should visit our website to schedule an appointment. By selecting a specific 30-minute window of time for testing, residents will avoid long lines and help the process flow smoothly for everyone.

For more information about testing – as well as an interactive map of testing sites run by our community partners – visit wakegov.com/testing.

Staying Updated
Wake County has made it easy for you to stay updated on the latest information about COVID-19.

You can visit our multilingual COVID-19 webpage, which has a set of frequently asked questions to educate residents, a list of COVID-19-related closures and service changes, as well as contact information for people to use to ask specific questions.

The county is also sharing important information on its Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts.