John,
Good news as Indiana continues getting Back on Track.
Yesterday, Governor Holcomb announced that by October 1, Indiana will gain a total of 95 new COVID-19 testing sites – where testing will be free. As you can see from the map above, the testing sites are spread across 76 counties, with more than a dozen sites opening last week and 22 more slated to open by the end of this month.
Information about new testing sites will be available HERE as sites open. This additional testing capacity will supplement state-sponsored OptumServe sites – which since May have already tested 284,000 Hoosiers.
Why is this a big deal?
Well, first, as Governor Holcomb says, it’s all about teamwork. And this additional testing capacity wouldn’t be possible without partnerships with communities – and between communities, as local health departments work hard to keep their residents healthy.
And second, as testing capacity continues to expand, more Hoosiers can easily get tested – and that means we can continue to slow the spread, and that means we can continue to keep our state open!
Together, your actions are making the difference – we see it all across the state. So continue to keep up the great work, and if you feel sick, check out one of Indiana’s many new COVID-19 testing sites here.
#BackOnTrack, -Your Holcomb Crew
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