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DPS & Denver Health Announce Free COVID-19 Testing For Students
The free COVID-19 tests are for students with symptoms of COVID-19 who have been screened and recommended for a test.
By Audra Streetman
October 15, 2020
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DENVER (CBS4) – Students at Denver Public Schools now have access to free COVID-19 tests at Denver Health testing sites. The district made the announcement on Thursday with Denver Health leaders.
The free COVID-19 tests are for students with symptoms of COVID-19 who have been screened and recommended for a test.
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“By providing testing to kids we can prioritize them and thus, prioritize a safe and successful environment for them to be in school,” said Dr. Steve Federico, Director General Pediatrics and School & Community Programs, Denver Health. “For the last 33 years, Denver Health has worked to build a ‘no wrong door approach’ when it comes to providing access to healthcare for our students. This is just the latest way we are expanding that care and making it accessible, no matter your circumstances.”
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