COVID-19 Mass Testing Event Planned in Aitkin

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is partnering with local public health officials and other community partners to offer access to free, no-barrier COVID-19 testing the week of October 12th, and one of the testing events will take place in Aitkin.

The dates are Tuesday, October 13th and Wednesday, October 14th from 12 to 6 PM, and Thursday, October 15th from 12 to 3 PM. It will be held at The Journey North Community Church, 810 2nd St. NW, Aitkin, MN 56341. Those interested can sign up at www.primarybio.com/r/aitkin.

Testing will be done with a nasal swab. This testing will be free, available to anyone who wants to be tested whether they have symptoms or not, and will not require insurance. To avoid long lines, people are encouraged to pre-register for a time slot.