Free antibody test provided by HHD

Haxtun Hospital District plans to provide community members with a free COVID-19 antibody test on June 22 from 4-7 p.m. and June 23 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Haxtun Community Center.

This test is a simple blood draw that can determine if a person has been exposed to SARS-COV2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and has developed antibodies against the disease. Ongoing research is still in progress regarding antibodies, however, having them may provide a level of immunity from the disease. Results from the test take an average of three to five days and will be mailed to participants.

On Tuesda...