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Vans hit the road to administer free COVID tests in Phoenixâs underserved communities Although vaccinations are underway, experts say it s still important to test for COVID-19 to identify hot spots and variants. Phoenix sends two vans into communities to provide free COVID-19 testing to those who might not otherwise have easy access. (Source: Cronkite News) By Jackie O Neill | April 19, 2021 at 12:03 PM MST - Updated April 19 at 12:03 PM
PHOENIX â The city is partnering with health care companies to send vans into underserved communities to provide free, on-the-spot COVID-19 tests for people who might not otherwise have access.
Even though about 1.5 million Maricopa County residents have been vaccinated with at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, health advocates warn that now is not the time to ease up on preventative measures, including testing.
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Although vaccinations are underway, experts say it’s still important to test for COVID-19 to identify hot spots and variants. Phoenix sends two vans into communities to provide free COVID-19 testing to those who might not otherwise have easy access. (Photo by Travis Robertson/Cronkite News)
Declina Clay of Premiere Lab Solutions gives COVID-19 test results to Sunrise Stockman, 44, at Pilgrim’s Rest Baptist Church in Phoenix on March 27. “It’s a great gift to the community,” Stockman says. (Photo by Travis Robertson/Cronkite News)
Sarai Sweet, a phlebotomist with Premiere Lab Solutions, gives Norma Cruz, 45, her COVID-19 test results at Pilgrim’s Rest Baptist Church in Phoenix. (Photo by Travis Robertson/Cronkite News)