Ministry of Health & Wellness Opens COVID-19 Testing Sites

Belmopan. October 4, 2021. 11:40 a.m.

The Ministry of Health & Wellness hereby announces the opening of two COVID-19 testing sites. The testing sites, accessed as walk-in or drive-thru, are located at the Civic Center in Belize City and the parking lot adjacent to the Belmopan Civic Center in Belmopan. Operational hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

These testing sites are for individuals who are asymptomatic and require a negative COVID-19 test for their employer or to access government buildings.  Please note that no payment is required at the two sites.

Persons who are close contacts of positive COVID-19 cases, planning to travel, or are symptomatic will continue to access testing services at the Central Health Region or Western Regional Hospital.

The Ministry of Health & Wellness continues to encourage persons to get tested and to maintain the COVID-19 safety protocols at all times.

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