The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services will be sponsoring free COVID-19 testing in Sedalia before, during and after the Missouri State Fair.

COVID-19 testing will be available from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Monday, August 9 and Monday, August 23 at the VIP tent on the Fairgrounds.

Health officials say signage will direct individuals to the testing site.

Testing will also be available at the Thompson Hills Shopping Center from 11 a.m to 7 p.m. on Monday, August 16.

No pre-registration is required. Persons will receive information about notification of test results at the time of testing.