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Fargo Cass Public Health adds Saturday COVID testing hours

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FARGO (KFGO) – Elevated demand and document case ranges have prompted Fargo Cass Public Well being so as to add COVID-19 testing hours on choose upcoming Saturdays. Public Well being is partnering with Essentia to help the extra staffing required for the expanded testing.

Essentia’s chief medical officer Dr. Richard Vetter says they’re grateful for the chance to group up with Public Well being to boost entry to testing, which is likely one of the most vital steps for lowering the unfold of COVID-19, particularly given the pressure the omicron variant has positioned on the group’s well being care sources.

The extra Saturday hours on the Fargo take a look at web site, situated at 3051 twenty fifth St. S., will function from 8 a.m. to midday for the subsequent three weekends. Appointments should not obligatory.

Supply: KFGO