Rite Aid adds drive-thru coronavirus testing in Fallbrook

Rite Aid is expanding its COVID-19 testing capacity with 161 new drive-thru testing locations which opened July 16, including five in San Diego County.

Testing is available by appointment for people 18 years of age or older, regardless of whether the person is experiencing symptoms, according to Rite Aid. Results are expected in three to five days, a company representative said.

County locations providing testing are 1331 South Mission Road in Fallbrook; 1201 South Coast Highway in Oceanside; 28535 Cole Grade Road in Valley Center; 1665 Alpine Boulevard in Alpine and 7224 Broadway in Lemon Grove.

The sites will utilize self-swab nasal tests overseen by Rite Aid pharmacists and will operate Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Patients must provide a government-issued ID, be at least 18 and pre-register online at http://www.riteaid.com to schedule an appointment.