SPRINGBORO — A Dayton Children’s Covid-19 testing center in Warren County will be closing with the end of the Covid-19 national emergency and a declining need for testing.
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The regional Covid-19 testing center at the 3300 block of West Tech Road in Springboro will be closing Friday, according to a Dayton Children’s Hospital spokesperson.
“I truly appreciate the Governor’s trust in us,” said Deborah A. Feldman, president, and CEO of Dayton Children’s Hospital. “I also thank the National Guard for the months they spent assisting here. And, I want the community to know how thankful we are for the honor of serving them and their children.”
There will be changes to getting a Covid-19 test:
- A provider’s order is now necessary
- Testing is no longer free, check your insurance for benefits
- Tests can be collected at any current Dayton Children’s lab location
Dayton Children’s was one of only six sites in the state selected by Governor DeWine and the Ohio Department of Health to have the capability to serve the entire region’s need for Covid-19 testing.
“This effort really showcases our above-and-beyond culture and how we live our mission,” says Feldman. “I thank the lab staff for how quickly they jumped into action during the first days of testing availability to set up reliable processes here at Dayton Children’s, as well as all those who assisted in setting up the drive-thru sites. We proved that even though small, we are mighty and can move mountains to protect our children and our community.”
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