Vans hit the road to administer free COVID tests in Phoenixâs underserved communities Although vaccinations are underway, experts say it's still important to test for COVID-19 to identify hot spots and variants. Phoenix sends two vans into communities to provide free COVID-19 testing to those who might not otherwise have easy access. (Source: Cronkite News) By Jackie O'Neill | April 19, 2021 at 12:03 PM MST - Updated April 19 at 12:03 PM PHOENIX â The city is partnering with health care companies to send vans into underserved communities to provide free, on-the-spot COVID-19 tests for people who might not otherwise have access. Even though about 1.5 million Maricopa County residents have been vaccinated with at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, health advocates warn that now is not the time to ease up on preventative measures, including testing.