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Tamina coronavirus testing site returns May 15

The testing site returns to Tamina on May 15. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
The testing site returns to Tamina on May 15. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

The testing site returns to Tamina on May 15. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

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By Andrew Christman | | Updated

A free coronavirus drive-thru testing site in Tamina will be returning May 15 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at 19500 Main St., Conroe.

Information from Rita Wiltz, executive director of Children's Books on Wheels and coordinator for the previous testing site, states those who attend do not have to show symptoms or preregister in order to get tested.
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Free gloves and masks will be provided to those who visit the testing site as well.

Wiltz previously said the location planned to test around 150 people per day while it is available.
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By Andrew Christman
Andrew joined Community Impact Newspaper in early 2019 after moving from Indiana. He is a 2015 graduate from Indiana State University, where he received degrees in English and journalism. He has written for a number of small town publications throughout his career as a reporter.

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