COVID-19 testing has ramped up in recent days in underserved communities.
Over a three day time frame, more than 500 people have been given free tests at Dreamland Park in Fort Pierce.
The drive-thru effort was spearheaded by City Commissioner Reggie Sessions, Allied Health and M Care Health Center.
Chavoita LeSane with Allied Health said, “It’s no secret everybody knows the urban community has been hit very aggressively by this virus and from what we saw, no one was trying to give people the opportunity to be tested in this area.”
George Collins, president of NAACP St. Lucie County said, “People are really sick. You can see it when they drive in here. It should have been done earlier.”
Those tested will get their results back in 48-72 hours.
