FREE COMMUNITY TESTING FOR ALL MINERAL COUNTY
As part of Gov. Jim Justice’s initiative to increase testing opportunities for minorities and other vulnerable populations in medically-underserved counties, the Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs, with support from the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) and the West Virginia National Guard (WVNG) announced locations for testing on May 29 and 30, 2020.
The testing will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with support from the Mineral County Health Department and community partners at the following locations:
Friday, May 29:
American Legion Piedmont, 10 Green Street, Piedmont, WV 26750
Saturday, May 30:
Keyser Primary/Keyser Middle School Complex, 1123 Harley O. Staggers Sr Drive, Keyser, WV 26726
Identification, such as a driver’s license or proof of address, is required to be tested. Those under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Under the direction of Gov. Justice, the testing plan was developed by the Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs, DHHR and WVNG and targets residents who have struggled to be seen by a physician or do not have insurance to pay for testing. This optional testing is free and available to all residents in selected counties, including asymptomatic individuals.