Region 4 COVID-19 vaccination events set for coming weeks
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A health worker prepares a dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine to be administered at a vaccination center set up in Fiumicino, near Rome s international airport, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021. AstraZeneca is of the three vaccines authorized by the European Medicines Agency for use in the 27-nation bloc, the other two are Pfizer-BioNtech and Moderna. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
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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.
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Assist Agency offering help for those struggling
Assist Agency
and last updated 2021-01-29 13:35:38-05
The Assist Agency has three programs to help people who are struggling financially, struggling due to COVID-19 or still trying to recover from Hurricane Laura.
COVID financial assistance for Acadia, Jeff Davis and Vermilion Parish residents
The Agency received a grant to help Acadia, Jeff Davis and Vermilion Parish residents who are struggling financially due to the coronavirus. The funds are provided by Community Services Block Grant CARES Act funds. Help is available for rent or mortgage, utilities or other necessities.
The COVID-19 virus must have directly affected at least one member of the household that is applying. Written proof that the virus was the cause of the situation is required. Applicants must meet all requirements and live in Acadia, Jeff Davis, or Vermilion Parish. Applicants who received assistance within the last 12 months are not eligible.