XpresCheck™ COVID-19 Testing Facility Opens at Salt Lake City International Airport Today

Rhea-AI Summary

XpresSpa Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: XSPA) has announced the launch of an XpresCheck™ COVID-19 testing facility at Salt Lake City International Airport, designed to test over 300 individuals daily. Offering both Rapid Molecular and PCR Tests, the facility will cater to airline passengers and airport staff, ensuring all insurance plans are accepted. CEO Doug Satzman emphasized the importance of this initiative amidst rising COVID-19 cases, aiming to enhance safety for travelers and employees. This facility marks a significant step in XpresSpa's ongoing response to public health demands.

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• Opening of XpresCheck™ facility at Salt Lake City International Airport to accommodate over 300 tests daily.
• Availability of both Rapid Molecular and PCR COVID-19 testing options.
• Acceptance of all insurance plans outside of the network, ensuring wider accessibility.
• Facility aims to enhance safety for passengers and airport employees amid rising COVID-19 cases, potentially increasing demand for travel.

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Located within Concourse A, Post Security

SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XpresSpa Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: XSPA) (“XpresSpa” or the “Company”), a health and wellness company, in conjunction with Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), announces the opening of an XpresCheck™ COVID-19 testing facility at Salt Lake City International Airport today.

XpresCheck is a pop-up facility within the existing XpresSpa at Concourse A, post-security. The facility has four separate testing rooms with an anticipated capacity to administer over 300 tests per day.

COVID-19 testing options include the Rapid Molecular COVID-19 Test and the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Test. These services are available to all airline passengers as well as all airport employees, including airline employees, contractors and workers, concessionaires and their employees, TSA officers, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CPB) agents. All insurance plans are accepted outside of network and all information will remain private and HIPAA-compliant.

Doug Satzman, XpresSpa CEO, stated, "We are thrilled to be opening XpresCheck today at Salt Lake City International Airport. Given the rising number of COVID-19 cases around the country, we believe providing this added layer of safety and comfort will be beneficial to passengers and airline employees alike as demand for travel continues to increase.”

About XpresSpa Group, Inc.

XpresSpa Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: XSPA) is a leading global health and wellness holding company. XpresSpa Group’s core asset, XpresSpa, is a leading airport retailer of spa services and related health and wellness products, with 45 locations in 23 airports globally. Through its XpresTest, Inc. subsidiary, the Company provides COVID-19 screening and testing under the XpresCheck™ brand at seven locations in six airports: Denver International Airport, JFK International Airport, Logan International Airport (2), Newark Liberty International Airport, Salt Lake City International Airport, and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. To learn more about XpresSpa Group, visit: www.XpresSpaGroup.com. To learn more about XpresSpa, visit www.XpresSpa.com. To learn more about XpresCheck, visit www.XpresCheck.com.

Twitter: @xprescheck and Instagram: @realxprescheck

About Salt Lake City International Airport

The Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) is operated and managed by the Salt Lake City Department of Airports, a department of Salt Lake City Corporation. Prior to the pandemic, SLC was the 23rd busiest airport in North America and the 85th busiest in the world. More than 370 flights departed daily to 99 nonstop destinations. SLC is undergoing a $4.1 billion redevelopment program, the first phase of which opened in fall of 2020.

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FAQ

What is the purpose of the XpresCheck facility opened by XpresSpa at Salt Lake City International Airport?

The XpresCheck facility provides COVID-19 testing services to airline passengers and airport employees, aiming to enhance safety and comfort during travel.

What types of COVID-19 tests are available at the XpresCheck facility?

The XpresCheck facility offers both Rapid Molecular COVID-19 Tests and Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Tests.

How many tests can the XpresCheck facility administer per day?

The XpresCheck facility has the capacity to administer over 300 tests per day.

Who can utilize the XpresCheck testing services at Salt Lake City International Airport?

The testing services are available to all airline passengers and airport employees, including TSA officers and U.S. Customs agents.

When was the XpresCheck facility opened at Salt Lake City International Airport?

The XpresCheck facility was opened on January 20, 2021.