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New Birth offers free COVID-19 testing on Saturday

Registered nurses Jesslyn Lewis (center) and Sasha Stewart (Right) conduct COVID-19 tests outside the Glynn County Health Department in Brunswick on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. 
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Registered nurses Jesslyn Lewis (center) and Sasha Stewart (Right) conduct COVID-19 tests outside the Glynn County Health Department in Brunswick on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. RYON HORNE / RHORNE@AJC.COM
By Shelia Poole
July 16, 2020

New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest and MAJL Diagnostic Laboratories will offer free COVID-19 testing from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in DeKalb County.

Global COVID-19 Cases Surge by More Than 1 Million Over 5 Days
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Several states have reported a rise in coronavirus cases, including Georgia.

No registration is required. Individuals should enter through the Evans Mill Road or Lithonia Industrial Boulevard entrances. The church is located at 6400 Woodrow Rd.

Medical partners will administer COVID-19 tests during the event. The drive-thru testing site will consist of multiple medical stations, staffed by medical professionals and volunteers. Those who test positive will receive a consultation about additional medical treatment.

About the Author

Shelia has worked at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for more than 30 years. Previously, she worked at The Lexington Herald-Leader and The Louisville Defender. Her beat is a bit of a mixed bag that includes religion and spirituality, culture and trends, race and aging. She earned degrees from Spelman College and Northwestern University.

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