Pop-UP COVID-19 Testing in Elk Grove — The Sacramento Observer

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Pop-UP COVID-19 Testing in Elk Grove — The Sacramento Observer

ELK GROVE - The California National Guard will operate a community-based pop-up COVID-19 testing site on Tuesday, August 4 at 8:00 am in Elk Grove at Valley-hi Library (7400 Imagination Pkwy, Elk Grove, CA 95758). Testing is first come, first served and testing capacity is limited. Testing will be drive-thru only. There are no appointments needed. Community members seeking […]

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