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Largest Montana COVID-19 testing event scheduled for Lake County

Posted at 2:37 PM, Jun 12, 2020
and last updated 2020-06-13 12:07:18-04

POLSON — A four day COVID-19 testing event is scheduled to take place at four different locations across Lake County.

Event organizers think that this might be the largest testing event in the state.

The first day of testing starts on June 17 at the Arlee Celebration Grounds, then moves to CSKT Tribal College in Pablo on June 18, Polson High School on June 19 and wraps up on June 20 at Standing Arrow Celebration Grounds in Elmo.

The tests are free and being conducted as a drive-thru testing service and will take place each day from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.

Organizers note the events are not an antibody testing events, so it will only be testing for if you currently have the virus and will not clarify if you previously had the virus.

The testing process is estimated to take about 30 minutes and results of those test will be available in about a week.

Residents of Lake County and the Flathead Indian Reservation are invited to taking part in the testing events.

There is no age limit to test and minors must have a parent or legal guardian consent for testing.

Forms will be available at each site.