Drive-Up Testing
Today Tests 442 People
Charleston, WV – Today, the health department received 3 additional positive COVID-19 results with Myrtle Beach
connections, bringing the total of Myrtle Beach cases in Kanawha County to
6. Additional contact-tracing is being completed to determine individuals
that will need to be tested as a result of these positive results.
“Today, Dr. Sherri Young, health officer, held a drive-Up
COVID-19 testing clinic on a state holiday after seeing an issue with positive
tests resulting from travel related to Myrtle Beach. She saw the need for
immediate testing and wasted no time to make sure the citizens of Kanawha
County were given the opportunity to be tested,” stated Dr. Art Rubin,
president of the board of health.
During today’s Drive-up testing event at the health department 442 people were tested for COVID-19.
Those who had recently traveled were encouraged to be tested, however anyone
was permitted to be tested.
“Today, is day 99 of Health Command operating under the
COVID-19 crisis. The health department staff has
worked tirelessly during this pandemic to do our part to protect the citizens
of the County and Community. We do not take a vacation from
COVID-19. I want to thank the Kanawha County Commission, Kanawha County
Emergency Ambulance Authority, Kanawha County Emergency Management, City of
Charleston, City of Charleston Emergency Management, Kanawha County Sheriff’s
Office and Charleston Police Department for quickly stepping up to make this
drive-up testing site happen. They have been great partners,” commented
Dr. Sherri Young, health officer.