OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — The New Era Baptist State Convention of Nebraska, Inc. and the Omaha Housing Authority have partnered with DHHS to provide free COVID-19 testing with the National Guard.
A press conference was held on Friday to kick-off this two-day testing event in North Omaha.
Testing for North Omaha residents will take place on Friday, July 10 at Jackson Tower (600 S 27th St., Omaha) or Saturday, July 11 at Salem Baptist Church (3131 Lake St., Omaha). Hours for testing on both days are 10-2.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began to affect the state, residents have been asking for widespread access to testing. In an effort to support ongoing testing efforts in the North Omaha community this partnership was formed.
“We are so excited about this partnership with New Era Baptist State Convention of Nebraska and the Omaha Housing Authority because it provides much needed access to testing for those who are under-served," said Doris Lassiter, Health Ministry Director, New Era Baptist State Convention of Nebraska, Inc. "This is what our outreach efforts are all about and I am pleased to be a part of this event for North Omaha. As so many of our churches are preparing to open, testing will provide additional support to the safety measures they are already putting into place.”
