Reynolds

The state of Iowa has partnered with several private companies to offer expanded, drive-through testing for COVID-19.

The newly launched program will enable Iowa to perform an additional 540,000 tests at a rate of up to 3,000 people per day, Gov. Kim Reynolds said Tuesday at her daily press briefing.

The state and its Utah-based corporate partners at Qualtrics, Domo, Nomi Health and Silicon Slopes have launched a new website, TestIowa.com. The site is designed to let Iowans complete an assessment that will dictate whether they need to be tested.

“This type of information will help Iowans assess eligibility for testing and further inform the state’s response to COVID-19,” Reynolds said. “By taking the assessment and sharing the information, you can help us zero in on potential outbreaks and new clusters so that we can target our response and protect the health of others.”

Reynolds said the next stage of the process for Iowans will involve “drive-through testing locations where individuals are swabbed, samples are sent to a lab, and results are returned electronically” by email within 72 hours.

Not everyone who takes an assessment will be deemed “eligible” for a test, Reynolds said.

“It’s as easy as three simple steps,” Reynolds said. “Step one, you go to TestIowa.com to complete a brief assessment that captures information about symptoms or underlying conditions that you may have, as well as where you live and what your occupation is … Step two, get tested if you currently have symptoms, have interacted with someone who has already tested positive, or have recently visited a place where COVID is more widespread. Step three, if you test positive, we’ll do the contact tracing to determine who you’ve been in contact with.”