Rite Aid Opening Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Site in Pasadena Today

Rite Aid is expanding its COVID-19 testing capacity with nearly 100 sites opening Thursday across California, including more than a dozen locations in Los Angeles and Orange counties.

In Pasadena, the new testing location is 1038 E. Colorado Blvd., near Catalina Avenue.

Testing will be 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 spokesperson said.

The sites will utilize self-swab nasal tests overseen by Rite Aid pharmacists, and will operate weekdays from 10 a.m to 8 p.m., and weekends from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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