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COVID testing site at Lake Co. fairgrounds shutting down after all tests accounted for, sheriff says

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Posted at 11:34 AM, Dec 29, 2021
and last updated 2021-12-29 11:40:18-05

LAKE COUNTY, Ohio — The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is shutting down the COVID-19 testing site at the fairgrounds Wednesday.

The sheriff’s office says all tests have been accounted for and anyone who shows up without being registered will be turned away.

The current wait for those in line is estimated at a couple of hours.

The testing at the site was scheduled until 3 p.m. or until supplies last.

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Cars line up at the Lake County fairgrounds for COVID-19 testing.

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