Erie County Times

Erie County issued the following announcement on Jan. 7.

Due to prevailing weather conditions, the location of the Jan. 10 (Monday) free rapid antigen testing clinic organized by the Erie County Department of Health that was originally meant to be held at the Erie County Department of Public Safety has been changed to the Bayfront Convention Center, 1 Sassafras Pier, Erie.

Important information:

• The clinic will be 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Testing, registration and waiting line will be indoors.
• No insurance is needed. Testing for ages 2 years and older.
• Test results will be relayed via phone within 3 to 4 hours. An email result will be sent the next working day.
• Recommended but not required: the Information Sheet and Consent Form can be downloaded eriecountypa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/COVID-Testing-Info-Sheet-and-Consent-Form.pdf, printed and filled out in advance before going to the clinic.
• Call 814-451-6700 for details or questions. 

Vaccination and testing are tools against the spread of COVID-19. Unvaccinated or vaccinated, testing is recommended if exposed to anyone who has COVID-19 or if experiencing symptoms such as sore throat, coughing, difficulty breathing, fever or chills, muscle or body aches, vomiting or diarrhea, or loss of taste or smell. Testing results can help determine appropriate care and treatment if needed.

For list of other local testing sites, visit eriecountypa.gov/covid-19/covid-19-testing-information. Erie County Department of Health offers free testing in partnership with local healthcare systems and community centers. Call ahead to confirm schedules, type of test available and if appointment is needed. Unless stated otherwise, PCR testing is offered.

• Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Booker T. Washington Center, 1720 Holland St., Erie, 814-453-5744, ext. 235
• Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Quality of Life Learning Center, 2046 E. 19th St., Erie, 814-899-3904
• Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Martin Luther King Center, 312 Chestnut St., Erie, 814-459-2761, ext. 225
• Mondays to Fridays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Community Health Net, 1202 State St., Erie, 814-454-4530, ext. 282

Those whose test results are positive, even if they do not have symptoms, should stay home; stay apart from others in their homes and, if possible, use a separate bathroom; and inform their close contacts to stay home and get tested. For guidance on quarantine and isolation, call the Erie County Department of Health at 814-451-6700.

Original source can be found here.