Farmworkers will have access to numerous no-cost COVID-19 testing events in some of Florida’s top agricultural counties.
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UF/IFAS
The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension (UF/IFAS) and Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) encourage as many agricultural workers as possible to be tested for COVID-19.
Farmworkers will have access to numerous no-cost COVID-19 testing events in some of Florida’s top agricultural counties. Below is a list of upcoming sites. Support for these tests is provided in part by FDACS, FDEM and county governments. Testing services will continue as funding, demand and availability allow.
To hear and download the PSA: Spanish-Language Radio PSA visit: https://www.dropbox.com/s/zgi9bnfazif2pnp/Farmworker%20Safety%20PSA%20-%20SP%20-9-25-20.mp3?dl=0
FDACS Commissioner Nikki Fried announced the testing partnership’s launch on Oct. 1. Earlier this year, Fried recommended to the governor that farmworkers be provided with COVID-19 testing to help reduce the virus’ spread among workers and in the community.
Here are the times, dates and addresses of the places to get tested:
Collier County
For more information: To find free test sites in your area, call the department of agriculture and consumer services at 1-800-HELP-FLA, and for Spanish speakers 1-800-FL-AYUDA (1-800-352-9832) .