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Free coronavirus testing through July 1 at Atlanta church

Free COVID-19 testing is available through Wednesday, July 1 at Springfield Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta. CONTRIBUTED
Free COVID-19 testing is available through Wednesday, July 1 at Springfield Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta. CONTRIBUTED
By Pamela Miller
June 29, 2020

CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort) is operating a free pop-up COVID-19 test site from Monday, June 29, to Wednesday, July 1, in Atlanta for anyone who would like to be tested, according to a press release.

In partnership with Fulton County, Fulton County Board of Health, Atlanta City Councilman Dustin Hillis and Springfield Missionary Baptist Church, CORE is providing free testing10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, June 29 and Tuesday, June 30 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 1 at Springfield Missionary Baptist Church, 1730 Hollywood Road NW, Atlanta. The church is located next door to William J. Scott Elementary School.

The self-administered, shallow-nasal COVID-19 tests are available to anyone who wants to be tested, with or without symptoms. Results are generally reported within two to three days. On-site registration is available and no appointment is needed.

Attendees are asked to wear a mask or face covering if you have one. Masks and other personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided on-site.

#FreeCOVID19Testing #SafeActivism #TestAndProtest #GetTested

Information: coreresponse.org/covid10-atlanta

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