The Santa Clarita COVID-19 testing site at College of the Canyons has been closed temporarily due to unhealthy air brought about by smoke from the Bobcat Fire.

On Saturday, officials with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced that several COVID-19 testing sites would be closed down temporarily due to “safety concerns from the unhealthy air quality in smoke-impacted regions across LA County,” including the Santa Clarita testing site at the College of the Canyons Valencia campus.

The following testing sites will remain closed today, Saturday September 12^th:

• East LA College (Monterey Park)
• Pomona Fairplex Gate 17 (Pomona)
• San Gabriel Valley Airport (El Monte)
• Montebello Civic Center (Montebello)

The following testing sites will be closed tomorrow, Sunday September13^th:

• East LA College (Monterey Park)
• Pomona Fairplex Gate 17 (Pomona)
• San Gabriel Valley Airport (El Monte)
• College of the Canyons (Santa Clarita)

See Related: Smoke Advisory Issued For Third-Straight Day In Santa Clarita

“All residents who had a testing appointment at an impacted testing site will be notified via email to reschedule their appointment,” Thursday’s statement reads. “For residents who did not provide an email, a notification will be made via phone call.”

The closures come after officials with the South Coast Air Quality Management District issued a smoke advisory for the Santa Clarita Valley due to smoke from the Bobcat Fire, and other surrounding fires burning in California.

Despite these temporary closures, other testing sites remain open across Los Angeles County. Residents can call 2-1-1 for more information, or click here.

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