There are several sites for free COVID-19 testing this week. Here are some of your options:

Tuesday, Sept. 15

9 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Querbes Park Community Center - 3500 Beverly Place

Thursday, Sept. 17

9 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Bill Cockrell Park Community Center - 4109 Pines Rd

Friday, Sept. 18

9 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Bill Cockrell Park Community Center - 4109 Pines Rd., Shreveport

Be sure to bring your ID and insurance card, if you have one. You will not have any out of pocket cost for the test.

Test results will be back within 3-4 days via the MyChart patient portal or by phone.

Those who test positive will be able to participate in Ochsner’s 14-day symptom tracker program designed for COVID-19 patients who do not require hospital care. Participants receive daily text messages to monitor symptoms and can be connected to a 24/7 nurse on-call line for additional support.

 

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