Coronavirus testing event to take place this weekend in the East Valley

Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine is bringing coronavirus testing to the medically underserved areas of the East Valley on Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6.

Testing will be conducted from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on both days at the Oasis School Multipurpose Room on 88125 Avenue 74 in Thermal.

Organizers say they will provide free COVID-19 nucleic acid PCR testing with pharyngeal (throat) swab will help prevent the virus spread, estimate how many people may need medical intervention before they get very ill and assess the need for adequate face covers and other personal protective equipment.

"All of the residents of the East Valley must be included in our public health efforts as their work is imperative to a robust food chain for all Americans," said Stewart B. Fleishman, Chair of the Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine Board of Directors.

Congressman Raul Ruiz, Vision y Compromiso - Coachella, College of the Desert, UCR School of Medicine, and Cal State University Palm Desert School of Nursing will join and assist Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine.