NEW YORK, NY - Representative Adriano Espaillat, Dr. Karen Thornton, Council Member Ydanis Rodríguez, Assembly Member Carmen de la Rosa, and Assembly Member Al Taylor in collaboration with medical professionals and faith leaders, will hold a press conference today at 11:00 a.m. to address the ongoing impact of COVID-19 to the Washington Heights and Inwood neighborhoods in the district. The press conference will be held at the new testing clinic launched this week at Holyrood Church/ Iglesia Santa Cruz located at 715 West 179 Street in Washington Heights.
Residents may receive COVID-19 antibody testing (blood test) and COVID-19 nasal swab (PCR) testing at the new testing facility. Medical services will be provided by the office of Dr. Karen Thornton, MD PC. Individuals should bring their health insurance cards as well as identification for those who may be uninsured.
This event is open press. Testing is free.
WHAT: Press Conference on Impact of COVID-19 to District & Launch of Antibody Testing and COVID-19 Nasal Testing
WHEN: Press Conference, Wednesday, August 26th at 11:00 a.m.
Testing will be available from 11AM - 5PM (EDT) on the following dates:
* Wednesday, August 26th
* Friday, August 28th
* Monday, August 31st
* Wednesday, September 2nd
* Friday, September 4th
WHERE: Holyrood Episcopal Church/ Iglesia Santa Cruz
715 West 179 Street
(Fort Washington Avenue entrance)
New York, NY 10033
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