City Of Louisville: District 2 Hosting A New, Free COVID-19 Testing Site In The Newburg Neighborhood

Louisville KY

10 February, 2022

5:22 PM

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Press release from the City of Louisville: February 10, 2022 Call the LOU HEALTH helpline 502-912-8598.  Look for this logo in the lower right corner on every page and click it. Free coronavirus tests will be offered every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month Free coronavirus tests will be offered every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month Louisville – Councilwoman Barbara Shanklin (D-2) is encouraging the community to take advantage of a new COVID-19 testing site in the Newburg neighborhood. Louisville – Councilwoman Barbara Shanklin (D-2) is encouraging the community to take advantage of a new COVID-19 testing site in the Newburg neighborhood. Free coronavirus tests will be offered at the Newburg Church of Christ on East Indian Trail every 2nd and 4th Monday, starting February 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Free coronavirus tests will be offered at the Newburg Church of Christ on East Indian Trail every 2nd and 4th Monday, starting February 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The most recent COVID-19 data, as of February 6, shows there were 6,250 confirmed cases and 48 newly reported deaths in Jefferson County. Even though the number of confirmed cases declined over the past couple weeks, Metro Louisville is still in the red zone because the incident rate remains high. The most recent COVID-19 data, as of February 6, shows there were 6,250 confirmed cases and 48 newly reported deaths in Jefferson County. Even though the number of confirmed cases declined over the past couple weeks, Metro Louisville is still in the red zone because the incident rate remains high. "With the omicron variant continuing to sweep through our community, it is important that everyone has access to COVID testing," said Councilwoman Shanklin. "The Newburg Church of Christ, in partnership with Homeland and with the support of the District 2 Council office, is making it easier for citizens in District 2 and its surrounding districts to have access to the potentially life-saving opportunity to receive a COVID test – right in our neighborhood! I encourage everyone needing to be tested to take advantage of these great events."  "With the omicron variant continuing to sweep through our community, it is important that everyone has access to COVID testing," said Councilwoman Shanklin. "The Newburg Church of Christ, in partnership with Homeland and with the support of the District 2 Council office, is making it easier for citizens in District 2 and its surrounding districts to have access to the potentially life-saving opportunity to receive a COVID test – right in our neighborhood! I encourage everyone needing to be tested to take advantage of these great events."  The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health & Wellness also encourages the community to stay safe and use the new testing site. The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health & Wellness also encourages the community to stay safe and use the new testing site. "Wastewater data shows there is a high COVID-19 infection rate in the Newburg community. It's also an area where people are not getting tested as often as needed," Dr. Sarah Moyer, director of the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health & Wellness, said. "This new convenient and accessible testing site will help inform people if they are sick so they can take the appropriate measures needed to protect their loved ones and community members."  "Wastewater data shows there is a high COVID-19 infection rate in the Newburg community. It's also an area where people are not getting tested as often as needed," Dr. Sarah Moyer, director of the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health & Wellness, said. "This new convenient and accessible testing site will help inform people if they are sick so they can take the appropriate measures needed to protect their loved ones and community members."  COVID-19 can have a wide range of symptoms, which can appear 2-14 days after exposure. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention encourages people with the following symptoms to get tested: fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea. COVID-19 can have a wide range of symptoms, which can appear 2-14 days after exposure. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention encourages people with the following symptoms to get tested: fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea. For more information regarding COVID-19 symptoms, testing, and vaccinations: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/louisville-covid-19-resource-center For more information regarding COVID-19 symptoms, testing, and vaccinations: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/louisville-covid-19-resource-center WHAT: Free COVID-19 Testing Site WHAT: Free COVID-19 Testing Site WHAT: WHEN: Every 2nd and 4th Monday, starting February 14 WHEN: Every 2nd and 4th Monday, starting February 14 WHEN:                 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. WHERE: Newburg Church of Christ WHERE:                  4700 East Indian Trail                  Louisville, KY 40218 NOTE: Testing is free, but participants are encouraged to bring their ID and health insurance information. 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