City Of Louisville: Two New COVID-19 Testing Sites Open In West Louisville And Shively

Louisville KY

21 January, 2022

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Press release from the City of Louisville: January 21, 2022 Call the LOU HEALTH helpline 502-912-8598.  Look for this logo in the lower right corner on every page and click it. COVID-19 rapid antigen and molecular PCR tests will be available at no charge at St. Stephen Church in the California neighborhood and Shively City Hall. COVID-19 rapid antigen and molecular PCR tests will be available at no charge at St. Stephen Church in the California neighborhood and Shively City Hall. "Testing is a powerful tool against the extremely contagious omicron variant and we're committed to making it accessible to residents across the community, with the same focus on equity as with vaccinations," Mayor Greg Fischer said. "I'm thankful to our partners and our Public Health & Wellness team for their swift efforts to expand testing, and I urge everyone who is showing symptoms of the virus or has been exposed to get tested and follow isolation guidelines." "Testing is a powerful tool against the extremely contagious omicron variant and we're committed to making it accessible to residents across the community, with the same focus on equity as with vaccinations," Mayor Greg Fischer said. "I'm thankful to our partners and our Public Health & Wellness team for their swift efforts to expand testing, and I urge everyone who is showing symptoms of the virus or has been exposed to get tested and follow isolation guidelines." St. Stephen Church, 1018 S. 15th St., will offer drive-thru testing Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. This new testing location is made possible through a partnership with St. Stephen Church, Nomi Health and the Louisville Department of Public Health & Wellness (LMPHW). St. Stephen Church, 1018 S. 15th St., will offer drive-thru testing Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. This new testing location is made possible through a partnership with St. Stephen Church, Nomi Health and the Louisville Department of Public Health & Wellness (LMPHW). LMPHW is partnering with Windy City Testing and Shively City Hall to open the site in Shively, located at 3920 Dixie Hwy. LMPHW is partnering with Windy City Testing and Shively City Hall to open the site in Shively, located at 3920 Dixie Hwy. The indoor testing location at Shively City Hall will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. January 21, 24, 25 and 26. The site will resume operations every Tuesday and Friday in February on the 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22 and 25. The indoor testing location at Shively City Hall will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. January 21, 24, 25 and 26. The site will resume operations every Tuesday and Friday in February on the 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22 and 25. At both locations, those seeking a COVID-19 test will need to bring an ID with them, like a driver's license. No appointment is required, and proof of insurance is not required. At both locations, those seeking a COVID-19 test will need to bring an ID with them, like a driver's license. No appointment is required, and proof of insurance is not required. "Testing not only helps slow the spread of COVID-19, but it also helps save lives by bringing awareness to individuals," Dr. Sarah Moyer, director of LMPHW said. "But remember, the best way to keep you and your family safe is to get vaccinated and boosted, if you're eligible. Wearing a high-quality mask in public indoor spaces is also extremely important, especially with the highly contagious omicron variant running rampant in our community." "Testing not only helps slow the spread of COVID-19, but it also helps save lives by bringing awareness to individuals," Dr. Sarah Moyer, director of LMPHW said. "But remember, the best way to keep you and your family safe is to get vaccinated and boosted, if you're eligible. Wearing a high-quality mask in public indoor spaces is also extremely important, especially with the highly contagious omicron variant running rampant in our community." Information about the two new COVID-19 testing locations, as well as other testing and vaccination sites across Louisville Metro can be found here. Information about the two new COVID-19 testing locations, as well as other testing and vaccination sites across Louisville Metro can be found here. Weather and widespread COVID-19 infections could impact hours of operation at any COVID-19 testing location. Please check with the testing site and provider to verify hours.  Weather and widespread COVID-19 infections could impact hours of operation at any COVID-19 testing location. Please check with the testing site and provider to verify hours.      # # # # # #     The city's COVID-19 data dashboard, a complete list of COVID-19 testing sites, vaccine information, prevention and more can be found at www.louisville.gov/covid19. The LOU HEALTH COVID19 Helpline is also available: 502-912-8598.   Enter required fields How do you want to be reminded? (Street Sweeping requires at least an email) Reminders are sent on the Sunday before and the Friday of your Junk Set Out date. * is required. By subscribing to this reminder service you agree to the Terms of Use. To unsubscribe go to Gov Delivery. Enter your address and MyLouisville will find nearby city services in the following categories: Find your garbage, recycling, yard waste and large-item set-out dates. 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