Suspending distribution of COVID-19 Test Kits

At this time the City of Mesquite will be suspending the distribution of COVID-19 self-test kits as the City has run out of supply.

In three distribution dates over the past week, nearly 6,000 BinaxNOW COVID-19 self-test kits were distributed to Virgin Valley residents via drive-thru events which took place in the south parking lot of City Hall. An additional 3,000 self-test kits were handed out to larger employers (those with 20+ employees).

A Mesquite Fire and Rescue Department press release sent out today stated that the Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) is working to bring additional self-test kits to Mesquite. “When those are available the City will promptly publish a distribution process and schedule,” the statement said.

“We would like to thank all those who assisted in the distribution particularly the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and Mesquite Police Department (MPD) volunteers,” the release added. 

Additional information on COVID-19 testing and vaccination is also available through the following local resources.

• Curative is offering PCR testing in Mesquite. Log onto their website, Curative.com, to book your appointment. Appointments are available Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The testing location is at The Jimmie Hughes Campus at 150 North Yucca Street near the Mesquite SNHD clinic. If you are visually impaired or need additional assistance, please call Curative’s support line at 888-702-9042 to find and book an appointment.

• Walgreens Pharmacy is offering COVID-19 PCR testing and vaccination by appointment only at https://www.walgreens.com/findcare/covid19/testing?ext=gmb

• Smith’s Food & Drug is offering COVID-19 vaccination by appointment only at https://www.smithsfoodanddrug.com/rx/guest/get-vaccinated

• Wal-Mart is accepting walk-ins for PCR testing and vaccinations. Vaccination appointments may be made at https://www.walmart.com/cp/flu-shots-immunizations/1228302. Appointments for testing may be scheduled at  http://www.questcovid19.com/ 

• The local SNHD office is offering vaccinations by appointment only. Appointments may be made at https://nvhealthresponse.nv.gov/find-covid-19-testing-in-nevada/

• Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-⁠19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days. The tests can be ordered at https://www.covidtests.gov/