Pop-up coronavirus testing in Dayton Saturday

A man is silhoutted against the wall of a white tent, illuminated by the sun, as he gets a COVID-19 test Wednesday at the Clark County Combined Health District's free COVID testing clinic at Hayward Middle School.

Credit: Springfield News-Sun

Credit: Springfield News-Sun

A man is silhoutted against the wall of a white tent, illuminated by the sun, as he gets a COVID-19 test Wednesday at the Clark County Combined Health District's free COVID testing clinic at Hayward Middle School.

There will be a pop-up coronavirus testing event in Dayton on Saturday at the Greater Allen AME Church, 1620 West 5th Street.

The testing will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and will be offered at no cost, with no appointment or doctor’s note needed.

In a post to the church’s Facebook page, the Chair of Greater Allen’s Health and Wellness Commission Stephanie Norwood said the church recognizes the importance of making COVID-19 testing available in the neighborhoods around the church.

Norwood said the community had been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, and this event can help detect and contain the spread of the disease.

“By joining with the Ohio National Guard and other local partners, we can provide tests to any Ohioan who wants one....

Posted by Greater Allen AME Church - Dayton,Oh on Monday, January 18, 2021

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