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COVID-19 screeners will make contact for testing appointment

ByAnnette Powers

COVID-19 screeners will be contacting those who have come in direct contact with any of the recent COVID-19 confirmed cases. The screeners will be working today to schedule appointments for the drive-through testing clinic. Only individuals that have a scheduled appointment will be accepted. If you have been selected for a COVID test, you will be contacted. Individuals who have been in direct contact with a COVID-19 confirmed case and have not yet been contacted are urged to call (541) 963-1040 between the hours of 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm today, June 17.

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