Make no mistake - this map is yet another indicator of our city's socioeconomic segregation. The disparities exist.
However, the blue dots you see on this map are private sites. That map's legend even indicates a blue site will cost you money.
THREAD - Let's talk testing.
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However, the blue dots you see on this map are private sites. That map's legend even indicates a blue site will cost you money.
THREAD - Let's talk testing.
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We have no control over the location of private testing sites. We DO have control over our walk-up, pop-up sites. They're free & you do not need insurance or an appt to get a test.
The sites are designed to address our health inequities.
Attached: Past dates & locations
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The sites are designed to address our health inequities.
Attached: Past dates & locations
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Today through Wednesday, we have a walk-up site at Kazen Middle School. This is no-cost, and you do not need insurance or an appointment to get tested.
More info: covid19.sanantonio.gov/News-Events/Ev…
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More info: covid19.sanantonio.gov/News-Events/Ev…
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Additionally: Our 3 major partner drive-thru testing facilities are all FREE.
Call 210-207-5779 to get scheduled at Freeman Coliseum on the East Side or Texas MedClinic on SW Military.
Head to doineedacovid19test.com to get scheduled for a test at the Walmart on W Military.
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Call 210-207-5779 to get scheduled at Freeman Coliseum on the East Side or Texas MedClinic on SW Military.
Head to doineedacovid19test.com to get scheduled for a test at the Walmart on W Military.
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Need more info on San Antonio testing?
We have a one-stop shop at our COVID-19 hub:
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covid19.sanantonio.gov/What-YOU-Can-D…
We have a one-stop shop at our COVID-19 hub:
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covid19.sanantonio.gov/What-YOU-Can-D…
Is this to say we're perfect and above reproach? Never. We always have work to do to improve accessibility to COVID-19 testing.
But as @NPR reported: "In San Antonio, the state's second largest city, testing sites are equally distributed by race."
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npr.org/sections/healt…
But as @NPR reported: "In San Antonio, the state's second largest city, testing sites are equally distributed by race."
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npr.org/sections/healt…
As our walk-up, pop-up testing sites move around, we'll continue to report their locations & hours. They've been running since May 6, and will continue operating throughout our response.
Reminder: You can always find the nearest no-cost testing site by calling 210-207-5779.
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Reminder: You can always find the nearest no-cost testing site by calling 210-207-5779.
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Lack of healthcare availability can plague our socioeconomically segregated communities, which is apparent w/ the amount of private, for-cost testing sites in the North Side.
There's always room to improve, but we remain committed to an equitable & accessible response.
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There's always room to improve, but we remain committed to an equitable & accessible response.
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