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Test site details
Once on site, those being tested will need to wear a mask and stay in their cars.
For those ages 13 and older, the site will use a self-administered nasal swab test that will allow those being tested to swab their own nose on site while in their vehicles. Those being tested will drop the sealed sample into a container on their way out of the drive-thru site.
Parents will administer tests to their children ages 12 and younger.
While awaiting results, individuals who have been tested should follow CDC guidelines and take steps to help prevent the virus from spreading to people in their home and community.
COVID-19 vaccine sites in northeast Louisiana expand
The News-Star (Monroe) 2/2/2021 Ashley Mott, Monroe News-Star
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Vaccine doses remain limited to Phase 1B, Tier 1 recipients as the number of providers offering vaccinations in northeast Louisiana continues to climb.
This week, 406 vaccine providers across the state received very limited doses of COVID vaccine.
These providers – including 143 chain pharmacies, 118 independent pharmacies, 55 hospitals, 28 community health centers, seven rural health clinics and an additional 55 healthcare sites represent all nine public health regions and 64 parishes of the state.
LDH has published the list of participating providers on its website: www.covidvaccine.la.gov. Residents can also call 211 to find a vaccine provider near them.
December 23, 2020
COVID-19 testing at all Louisiana Army National Guard (LANG) sites and parish health units will be paused on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year s Eve and New Year s Day.
Next week s COVID-19 testing schedule for sites operated by LANG is listed below. Sites are closed during inclement weather.
The best way to show your loved ones you care this holiday season is to reduce the likelihood that you spread COVID to them. Celebrate at home with your immediate household and continue to take precautions: practice social distancing, wear a mask and wash your hands. If you have been exposed or have symptoms of COVID-19, get tested.