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COVID testing available to public

Provided free Monday-Friday

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KINGWOOD — Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital will now provide free COVID-19 testing from 1-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, through the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources COVID-19 Response Plan.

This testing is available to all residents in West Virginia and does not require a provider order. This test is also for those who are not experiencing symptoms. Bring identification, such as a driver’s license or proof of address, to ensure the test results are reported appropriately through the Bureau of Public Health System. A parent or legal guardian must accompany those under the age of 18.

If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, call the Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital COVID Line at 304-329-7285 to schedule an appointment. Appointments are available at other times Monday-Friday.

For more guidance about the COVID-19 virus, call the West Virginia DHHR Coronavirus Hotline at 1-800-887-4304 or visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/index.html.

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