2.24 APS to Announce Launch of New COVID-19 Testing Site at Douglass High School, Thursday

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                     

February 24, 2021

 

APS to Announce Launch of New COVID-19 Testing Site at Douglass High School, Thursday

 

Atlanta Public Schools will launch a drive-up/walk-up COVID-19 testing site on the campus of Frederick Douglass High School (225 Hamilton E. Holmes Drive, NW), Thursday at noon.

 

The District is teaming up with some of Atlanta’s leading healthcare organizations – Viral Solutions and pediatric researchers from Emory University and Children’s Hospital of Atlanta (CHOA) – to bring highly efficient drive-through and walk-up PCR COVID-19 testing at no out-of-pocket expense to the entire APS family – including all students, faculty, support staff, and family members.

 

In addition to PCR COVID-19 testing, the APS family also has the choice of being tested again at the same time, using new, emerging, easier, and simpler methods. This second free test will help researchers develop test-at-home technologies that will save lives – from Atlanta to all across the globe. Each person tested receives a gift card, along with the assurance that they played a part in helping end this global pandemic.

 

The outdoor testing area is located on the north side of the building, and will be open to all APS students, their families, and staff members from 9 AM - 6 PM, Monday through Friday, through the end of the school year. This new testing site is part of the District’s overall testing strategy to keep its students, employees, and schools safe.

 

The site was developed in partnership with Viral Solutions and pediatric researchers from Emory University and Children’s Hospital of Atlanta (CHOA). Representatives from both organizations, along with APS Superintendent Dr. Lisa Herring and others will be in attendance.

 

WHAT:           Atlanta Public Schools will launch a drive-up/walk-up COVID-19 testing site on the campus of Frederick Douglass High School. The District is teaming up with some of Atlanta’s leading healthcare organizations – Viral Solutions and pediatric researchers from Emory University and Children’s Hospital of Atlanta (CHOA) – to bring highly efficient drive-through and walk-up PCR COVID-19 testing at no out-of-pocket expense to the entire APS family – including all students, faculty, support staff, and family members.

 

WHEN:          Thursday, February 25 | Noon

WHERE:        Frederick Douglass High School | 225 Hamilton E. Holmes Drive, NW (North side of the building)

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