TESTING CONTINUES FOR MINORITY, VULNERABLE POPULATIONS
Also Wednesday, Gov. Justice announced that efforts to test susceptible populations across West Virginia are set to continue.The plan provides free optional testing to all residents in several counties that are experiencing higher rates of COVID-19 transmission. It targets residents who have struggled to be seen by a physician or do not have insurance to pay for testing. However, other residents, including those who are asymptomatic are welcome to be tested.The DHHR and local jurisdictions, with support from the WVNG, will be conducting the next round of these testing efforts this Friday and Saturday.
- Cabell County
- 16th Street Baptist Church (1647 9th Ave., Huntington, WV)
- Friday, May 22 & Saturday, May 23 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Kanawha County
- Schoenbaum Family Enrichment Center (1701 5th Ave., Charleston, WV)
- Friday, May 22 & Saturday, May 23 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Marion County
- Windmill Park (900 Ogden Ave., Fairmont, WV)
- Friday, May 22 & Saturday, May 23 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Monongalia County
- Big Lots (902 Fairmont Rd, Morgantown, WV)
- Friday, May 22 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- WVU Coliseum (3450 Monongahela Blvd., Morgantown, WV)
- Saturday, May 23 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Mountainview Elementary School (661 Green Bag Rd, Morgantown, WV)
- Saturday, May 23 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
“If you want to get tested, come by, it’s free,” Gov. Justice said. “Whatever your situation may be, if you feel you’re at risk, come get tested. The more testing we do, the better shape we’ll be in.”
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