The Monongalia County Health Department will offer free COVID-19 testing and flu vaccines from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday (Nov. 12) at the 4-H Building at Mylan Park. Testing will not take place Wednesday (Nov. 11) at the WVU Student Rec Center.
The community COVID-19 testing is free of charge to everyone, including WVU students and employees. Proof of insurance is not required, but attendees should bring identification, such as a driver’s license or proof of address, to help in returning test results. Those under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Individuals with health insurance should bring their insurance cards for the flu vaccines; the vaccine is free for uninsured individuals.
Community members can get both a flu shot and free COVID-19 test, or one or the other. Everyone should wear a face mask.
The CDC recommends an annual flu vaccine for everyone 6 months and older. This includes individuals with conditions that could put them at higher risk for flu complications as well as pregnant women.
All positive cases, including results from third-parties outside the WVU testing system, must be reported to the University. Students should notify the WVU CARE Team, and employees should notify WVU Medical Management.
All positive results reported to WVU are sent directly to the state.