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Tri-C hosting 3 days of COVID-19 testing for week of Feb. 22

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CLEVELAND — Cuyahoga County Community College will host COVID-19 testing for three days at its western and metropolitan campuses.

Free testing will take place at the metropolitan campus in Cleveland on Feb. 22 and Feb. 24. Testing will also be offered at the western campus in Parma on Feb. 25.

The testing will begin at 11 a.m. No testing will be done after 2 p.m. Anyone who wants to get tested should arrive at least an hour before the site closes in order to get through the line. Testing is on a first-come, first-served basis.

No appointment is necessary. Testing is open to area residents, Tri-C students, faculty and staff. A government-issued ID with a name and address is required. Anyone with health coverage is asked to bring their insurance card.

Residents can call 216-317-1250 for more information. Metro Campus is located at 2900 Community College Ave. in Cleveland. Western Campus is located at 11000 Pleasant Valley Road in Parma.

Individuals can also call the above number to schedule testing appointments at the Care Alliance Central Clinic, located at 2916 Central Ave. in Cleveland.

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