DES MOINES – A new Test Iowa clinic site is scheduled to open in Kossuth County on Wed., July 8, 2020.
The new clinic site will be located at the former Ernie Williams Harley Shop at 2701 US- Hwy 18 in Algona. Hours of operation this week are: Wed,. July 8, from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Thurs., July 9, from 1-4 p.m.; and Fri., July 10, from 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Clinic sites are partnerships between the State of Iowa and local health care providers to increase access to testing in their communities. Clinics operate and staff the test sites. The state provides testing supplies and processes the samples through the State Hygienic Lab.
Individuals who wish to get tested at any site must first complete the online assessment at testiowa.com. They will then be directed to schedule an appointment.
Test Iowa is a statewide initiative to expand COVID-19 testing. Locations and hours of operation for all test sites can be found at testiowa.com or coronavirus.iowa.gov.
Out west a city manager just issued an emergency order and the city council passed it. If you are over 6 yrs. old then you have to wear a mask in public. Violators have a right to a trial and face a year in prison and $2,600 fine.