COVID-19 screening Thursday at Jeanerette Rural Health Clinic

Published 11:27 am Wednesday, April 8, 2020

By FROM STAFF REPORTS

Local health care facilities are beginning to hold drive-through COVID-19 screenings.

Iberia Medical Center’s next COVID-19 public screening will be held at the Jeanerette Rural Health Clinic on Thursday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

The drive-through screening is for individuals experiencing symptoms such as coughing, shortness of breath, and or a temperature greater than 100.4 degrees.

Any residents unsure if they should attend the screening are encouraged to call 311 for more information. Any people with medical questions about COVID-19 can call 211 for information. 

Physicians recommend that screening attendees not take ibuprofen or Advil the morning of the screening. Attendees should bring a current photo ID and current insurance card. For safety reasons, attendees not in a vehicle (i.e. walk ups, motorcycles) will not be able to participate.

The Jeanerette Rural Health Clinic is located at 217 Bourg St. in Jeanerette.

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