Mansfield - A free pop-up COVID-19 testing will be provided Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Richland County Fairgrounds, provided by the State of Ohio, Richland Public Health and local community organizations, We ACT, Richland County Children Services, North End Community Improvement Collaborative (NECIC), Third Street Family Health Center, Richland County Foundation and Richland County Fairgrounds.
The event at the 750 N. Home Road site will be able to provide between 800 and 1,000 tests, according to local organizers.
The testing is open to everyone 2 and older, with or without symptoms, though some form of identification is needed. Minors will need signed consent of a parent/guardian.
It's a drive-thru clinic and those being tested must remain in their cars. No appointment or medical-provider order is needed.
Tests will be done by members of the Ohio National Guard and quantities may be limited.
Security and traffic control is being coordinated through the Mansfield Police Department and Richland County Sheriff’s Office.