The Donley County Health Fair will offer several free health care screenings, including a COVID-19 antibody test, this Thursday, October 15, but there will be no information booths this year in an effort to keep folks safe during the pandemic.
Organizers met Monday morning to finalize plans for the event and say people can still come inside for the screenings at Clarendon College’s Bairfield Activity Center or they can have the option having the tests done in a drive-by style in their car.
“We will be able to have the tests available outside,” said Darla Franks of the Donley County AgriLife Extension Office.
The screenings will be available from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., Franks said.
Blood tests offered will include PSA, A1C, Lipids, Glucose, and COVID-19 antibodies.
“They will need to be fasting for eight hours to take the blood tests,” Franks said.
Donley County Judge John Howard, MD, especially encourages everyone to take the blood test to check for the COVID-19 antibodies.
“I want as many people as possible to get tested,” Howard said. “It’s free, and it will tell if you’ve had the COVID-19 virus.”
Free flu shots will also be available for those wanting one.
Masks and temperature checks will be required to attend the fair.
This year’s health fair is sponsored by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Clarendon Family Medical Center, Mike’s Pharmacy, and the Donley County Hospital District.
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