OAK First U.S. Airport to Sell COVID Test Kits in Vending Machines
- Contactless vending machines offer added testing option with take-home tests
Oakland International Airport (OAK) became the first airport in the United States this week to sell COVID test kits in vending machines. Contactless kiosks located at both airport terminals offer at-home COVID test kits. The At-Home Saliva RT-PCT test asks customers to return a saliva sample via FedEx and get results on a mobile phone app.
The COVID test kits were designed by digital health company Wellness 4 Humanity. The vending machines are produced by Swyft, a leader in retail automation. Test kits range from $130 to $150.
Port of Oakland Aviation Director, Bryant L. Francis, said:As one of the first airports to offer on-site rapid COVID testing, we are now providing even more testing options for travelers. We still urge travelers to make sure they are current on any quarantines and regulations at their destinations.
For those traveling to Hawaii, please note that this additional COVID test option is separate from, and not part of, the State of Hawaii Department of Health’s pre-travel testing program.
The circumstances of travel-related COVID testing are continually changing. Oakland International Airport urges travelers to familiarize themselves with the latest developments at their destination point.
Oakland International is the main airport for the greater East Bay, the most populated area in the metropolitan San Francisco Bay area. It is the closest airport to most Bay Area employers. By roadway and BART air-rail, OAK enables excellent access to all of the region’s business, entertainment and tourism venues. The vision of Oakland International Airport is to be the airport of choice for San Francisco Bay Area residents and visitors alike. OAK is operated by the Port of Oakland, which also oversees the Oakland seaport and 20 miles of East Bay waterfront. Together with its business partners, the Port supports more than 84,000 jobs in the region with more than a $130 billion economic impact.
This article was originally published by the Port of Oakland.
