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Coronavirus testing set for Sorrento

Ochsner has expanded its community coronavirus testing efforts across the Capital Area.

Locations are secured in cooperation with government officials and focus on testing near local hot spots. Testing across the region will continue through the remainder of 2020 based on community need.

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Testing is open to Louisiana residents, age two and older. Even if you are not experiencing symptoms, youre encouraged to get tested to learn your COVID-19 status. Doctors orders are not required. People coming for testing are required to bring a picture ID and insurance card, if applicable. There are no out-of-pocket costs for those seeking a test and no one will be turned away based on their insurance status. Testing is available at the times listed or until all test kits have been utilized.

Ochsners investment in enhanced community testing is a critical step towards a continued safe reopening, said Eric McMillen, CEO, Ochsner Baton Rouge. I encourage everyone to come for a test to know your status. Weve seen several positive cases with no symptoms.

Community members will receive their test results within 72 hours via the MyChart patient portal or by phone. Those who test positive can participate in Ochsners 14-day symptom tracker program designed for COVID-19 patients who do not require hospital care. Participants receive daily text messages to monitor symptoms and can be connected to a 24/7 nurse on-call line for additional support. In addition to offering community testing, Ochsner has the following resources available:

Free Ochsner information line at (844) 888-2772 for 24/7 advice and COVID-19 information

Schedule a video visit with an Ochsner provider and ask follow-up questions through secure messages using MyOchsner

Urgent Care by video through http://www.ochsner.org/virtualvisits or via the Ochsner Anywhere Care app

In-person appointments at one of 13 Ochsner Health Centers across Ascension, East Baton Rouge, Iberville, Livingston and Tangipahoa Parishes including Ochsner Cancer Center Baton Rouge

To make an appointment, call 225-761-5200, or visit http://www.Ochsner.org/BatonRouge. To learn more about COVID-19, visit http://www.ochsner.org/coronavirus.

Local testing sites include:

Wednesday, June 3

9 a.m. 5 p.m. Sorrento Civic Center

7471 Main St., Sorrento

Thursday, June 4

9 a.m. 5 p.m. Sorrento Civic Center

River Region Art Association is opening its Summer Art Camp on June 15 at its Depot Gallery in Gonzales.

Summer Art Camp will be held June 1519, June 22-26, June 29 -July 3, July 1217, July 20 -24, July 2731 and Aug. 37.

Age groups and times are: ages 610 attend 9 a.m. to noon and ages 1215 and older attend 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Fee for summer camp is $100 per week. A camp registration form is available at rraa@riverregionartassociation.org.

A limit of 8 youths in each week of camp has been set in order to maintain the safe 6 foot distance requirement in the classroom. Masks are to be worn by all including teachers, sanitizing is done before and after class and students will have their own supplies for the week of class.

For any additional information, leave a message at (225) 644-8496.

Tanger Outlets will host the La. 621 Farmers Market near Shopper Services Suite 299 during June.

Locally-sourced products will be abailable from 7 am. to noon each Saturday in June. Products include fresh fruits and vegetables, farm fresh eggs, artisan breads, honey, jams/jellies, pickled eggs and vegetables, tamales, kettle corn, baked goods and specialty food items.

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