COLUMBUS – The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center has added a third location for community-based COVID-19 testing.
The Wexner Medical Center Community Testing Center will be located at KIPP Columbus on the Northeast Side on a site bordering two target zip codes designated by the hospital’s Health Equity Steering Committee as areas where residents tend to be more vulnerable to COVID-19 due to socioeconomic status, race, housing characteristics and underlying chronic health conditions such as high blood pressure, obesity and diabetes, said hospital CEO Dr. Hal Paz.
Testing is offered at the Wexner Medical Center Community Testing Center at KIPP Columbus, 2900 Inspire Drive, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m. Patients must call the COVID-19 hotline at 614-366-6800 to be registered prior to arrival.
To be tested, a person will need to meet accepted guidelines for testing. A physician referral is not required for the new northeast Columbus location but people must register in advance by phone to be tested.
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Social distancing guidelines and movie theater closures have revived a near-extinct American institution: the drive-in movie.
Easton Town Center is getting into the act with the Easton Sunset Series Drive-In Movies beginning with Memorial Day weekend showings on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday evening.
The first three showings are sold out, but tickets are still available for Monday’s screening of Ferdinand.
Movies will be scheduled Tuesday through Saturday nights through July 2, according to chief executive Jennifer Peterson.
Films will begin at 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights woith two showings on Friday and Saturday nights will have two showings each: one at approximately 9:00 p.m. and a second showing at midnight. Exact showtimes depend on sunset time and movie duration, Peterson said.
Proceeds from the $10 a carload entry goes to the Easton Community Foundation to support local nonprofit organizations.
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The Franklin County Fair, scheduled for July 18-25 in Hilliard, will consist f mostly a junior fair with no midway or grandstand activities.
The Columbus Dispatch reports there will be no rides, vendors or attractions.
Harness racing may take place but without spectators.