Huron County Public Health hosting drive-thru COVID-19 test kit distribution event

NORWALK — Huron County Public Health (HCPH) will host a drive-thru COVID-19 test kit distribution event Tuesday at the Huron County Fairgrounds. HCPH will be distributing 6 FREE Abbott BinaxNOW COVID-19 At-Home Antigen Tests per vehicle to the first 600 vehicles, or while supplies last. Further details of the event are as follows: WHEN: Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021 WHERE: Huron County Fairgrounds 940 Fair Road, Norwalk, Ohio 44857 TIME: Noon to 1:30 p.m. Summary of Event: The first 600 vehicles attending the event will receive 6 free Abbott BinaxNOW At-Home COVID-19 Antigen Tests while supplies last. The purpose of this event is to help residents to enjoy the upcoming holidays with friends and family while keeping the health and safety of themselves and their family members in mind. HCPH encourages residents to consider using these test kits: • As an additional precaution before gathering with a group of people from multiple households this holiday season. Even if you don't have symptoms, you can use a self-test the morning of a holiday event or before other indoor gatherings with others to reduce the risk of asymptomatic spread of illness. This is an especially important consideration if gathering with unvaccinated children, older individuals, those who are immunocompromised, or individuals at risk of severe disease. • To keep on hand at home in case a member of their family experiences symptoms of COVID-19 or learns they have had close contact with someone who has had COVID-19. These tests offer fast, convenient results that allow individuals to isolate from others if a test is positive. If you are unable to attend the drive-thru event but are interested in receiving at-home COVID-19 test kits, visit www.huroncohealth.com/coronavirus2019 for a list of other locations in Huron County that are currently offering free at-home test kits. We ask that residents call ahead to each location to ensure availability of test kits.