New free rapid COVID-19 testing center now open to the public New free rapid COVID-19 testing center now open to the public and last updated 2021-02-09 13:59:28-05 CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas â Knowing if you are COVID-19 positive or negative is a crucial preventative measure in order to slow down the spread of the virus. Now here in Corpus Christi, a new testing site has just opened and is free to the public. Medical professionals are stressing the importance of keeping a healthy and safe community. The company YesNoCOVID.com is based in Austin and has rapid testing sites spread out all over the state of Texas. Locally, there are now two locations which include 5444 McArdle Road and 5940 South Padre Island Drive on the corner of Airline Road.