As part of Gov. Jim Justice’s
initiative to increase testing opportunities for minorities and other
vulnerable populations in counties with evidence of COVID-19 transmission, 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 June 26 and 27, 2020.
Free COVID-19 testing will be held
in Cabell, Hancock, Mingo and Randolph counties with support from local health
departments and community partners at the following times and locations on June
26 and 27.
Cabell County
June 26: 1 pm – 6 pm
June 27: 9 am – 2 pm
A.D. Lewis Community Center, 1450
A.D. Lewis Avenue, Huntington, WV
Hancock County
June 26 and 27: 10 am – 4 pm
Mountaineer Casino, 1420
Mountaineer Circle, Track Side Building, New Cumberland, WV
Mingo County
June 26 and 27: 9 am – 4 pm
183 East 2nd Avenue, Williamson,
WV
Randolph County
June 26: 8:30 am – 3 pm
Davis Medical Center, 812 Gorman Ave, Elkins, WV
June 27: 8 am – 12 pm
Valley HealthCare, 6 Town Center Plaza, Suite A, Mill
Creek, WV
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.
The testing is free and available
to all residents in selected counties, including asymptomatic individuals.