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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="ES-AR">(Información en español abajo)<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="ES-AR">Good morning everyone,<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="ES-AR"><u></u> <u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I wanted to share some information about a program to request free at-home COVID testing kits. Unfortunately, the vast majority of program information is English-only, and it requires some computer savvy to sign up. However, I’m hoping
this could still be a resource to at least some families who need COVID tests and can’t get to a local testing site.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Information about the home testing program is available <b>in Spanish</b> via the DHHS website
<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/about-covid-19/testing/covid-19-test-home-collection-kit-program__;!!OToaGQ!7wz4E0soIobIQeFhkTTMSkSUxsTSLNYBD_W1tMFe1Acd8ND_T5GJ3EYEyaAOAdvBJRSi0gRLsj7E4DV4$" target="_blank">
here</a>. At-home testing kits can be requested <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.pixel.labcorp.com/node/32051/insurance/80bbf396-f217-4d34-af24-1e5cbe661283__;!!OToaGQ!7wz4E0soIobIQeFhkTTMSkSUxsTSLNYBD_W1tMFe1Acd8ND_T5GJ3EYEyaAOAdvBJRSi0gRLskI5ccwo$" target="_blank">
here</a> (website is English-only) and are shipped overnight via FedEx. The kit is available to adults and parents/caretakers of children ages 2+.
<b>The test is free regardless of insurance status</b> as long as the person being tested meets one or more of the following criteria: <u></u><u></u></p>
<p><u></u><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><u></u>Experiencing mild symptoms<u></u><u></u></p>
<p><u></u><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><u></u>Exposed to someone with COVID <u></u><u></u></p>
<p><u></u><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><u></u>Living or working in a congregate setting (e.g. a prison, a residential care facility, etc.)<u></u><u></u></p>
<p><u></u><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><u></u>Advised to get tested by a healthcare professional, contact tracer, or local health department
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<p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I imagine bilingual community health workers could assist people with requesting tests. I speak Spanish and am happy to help submit people’s test requests as well. Folks can email me at
<a href="mailto:Eleanor.wertman@unchealth.unc.edu" target="_blank">Eleanor.wertman@unchealth.unc.edu</a> or send me a text at 919-614-1863. Note that individuals living in Lee, Harnett, Haywood, Martin, Guilford, Alamance, Caswell, Randolph, & Rockingham Counties can also
contact local organizations for access to tests and bypass the online process. More details about the local partners helping with this
<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/about-covid-19/testing/covid-19-test-home-collection-kit-program__;!!OToaGQ!7wz4E0soIobIQeFhkTTMSkSUxsTSLNYBD_W1tMFe1Acd8ND_T5GJ3EYEyaAOAdvBJRSi0gRLsj7E4DV4$" target="_blank">
here</a> under “Current Partner Organizations.”<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">If the in-home testing option does not work for folks, they can also find a great overview of testing options statewide
<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/about-covid-19/testing/find-my-testing-place__;!!OToaGQ!7wz4E0soIobIQeFhkTTMSkSUxsTSLNYBD_W1tMFe1Acd8ND_T5GJ3EYEyaAOAdvBJRSi0gRLsjPUoUZ1$" target="_blank">
here</a> (translations into many languages available). <u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I hope this is helpful information. Happy Friday to all!<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Eleanor <u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span lang="ES-AR">* * *<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="ES-AR">Buenos días,<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="ES-AR"><u></u> <u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="ES-AR">Quería compartir información sobre un programa para pedir kits de recolección casera de pruebas de COVID. Desafortunadamente, la mayoría de la información sobre el programa es en inglés. Sin embargo, espero que este programa
puede ser un recurso para algunas familias necesitando pruebas que no pueden viajar a un sitio de pruebas.
<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="ES-AR"><u></u> <u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="ES-AR">Información sobre el programa está disponible
<b>en español </b>en el sitio de web del estado <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/about-covid-19/testing/covid-19-test-home-collection-kit-program__;!!OToaGQ!7wz4E0soIobIQeFhkTTMSkSUxsTSLNYBD_W1tMFe1Acd8ND_T5GJ3EYEyaAOAdvBJRSi0gRLsj7E4DV4$" target="_blank">
aquí</a> (use el menú del “Select Language” a lo alto de la página para cambiar la lengua). Puede pedir una prueba
<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.pixel.labcorp.com/node/32051/insurance/80bbf396-f217-4d34-af24-1e5cbe661283__;!!OToaGQ!7wz4E0soIobIQeFhkTTMSkSUxsTSLNYBD_W1tMFe1Acd8ND_T5GJ3EYEyaAOAdvBJRSi0gRLskI5ccwo$" target="_blank">
aquí</a> (el sitio es sólo en inglés) y recibirlo por correo dentro de 24 horas. La prueba está disponible a adultos y padres/cuidadores de niños de 2 años de edad o más. La prueba es
<b>gratis aunque si no tenga seguro médico </b>con tal de que la persona recibiendo la prueba satisfaga uno o más de estos criterios:
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<p><u></u><span lang="ES-AR" style="font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><u></u><span lang="ES-AR">Experimentando síntomas de COVID<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><u></u><span lang="ES-AR" style="font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><u></u><span lang="ES-AR">Expuesto a alguien con COVID<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><u></u><span lang="ES-AR" style="font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><u></u><span lang="ES-AR">Viviendo o trabajando en un lugar donde vive mucha gente, por ejemplo una residencia de ancianos<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><u></u><span lang="ES-AR" style="font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><u></u><span lang="ES-AR">Aconsejado a recibir una prueba por un profesional de salud<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="ES-AR"><u></u> <u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="ES-AR">Pienso que los promotores de salud pueden ayudar a la gente a pedir pruebas. También, hablo español y puedo ayudar a enviar pedidas de pruebas. Personas me pueden mandar un email en
<a href="mailto:eleanor.wertman@unchealth.unc.edu" target="_blank">eleanor.wertman@unchealth.unc.edu</a> o un text en 919-614-1863. Note que personas viviendo en los condados de Lee, Harnett, Haywood, Martin, Guilford, Alamance, Caswell, Randolph, & Rockingham Counties pueden
contactar a organizaciones locales para pedir pruebas sin usar el proceso en línea. Más detalles sobre estas organizaciones están aquí bajo “Organizaciones asociadas actuales.”
<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="ES-AR"><u></u> <u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="ES-AR">Si esta opción no sirve, también hay información sobre otras opciones estatales
<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/about-covid-19/testing/find-my-testing-place__;!!OToaGQ!7wz4E0soIobIQeFhkTTMSkSUxsTSLNYBD_W1tMFe1Acd8ND_T5GJ3EYEyaAOAdvBJRSi0gRLsjPUoUZ1$" target="_blank">
aquí</a>. <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="ES-AR"><u></u> <u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="ES-AR">Espero que esta información sea útil. ¡Feliz viernes a todos!
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="ES-AR">Eleanor<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="ES-AR"><u></u> <u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;color:#44546a">Eleanor Wertman, MPH
</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;color:#44546a">| Program Manager, Community Health<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#44546a">She, Her, Hers
<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.mypronouns.org/what-and-why__;!!OToaGQ!7wz4E0soIobIQeFhkTTMSkSUxsTSLNYBD_W1tMFe1Acd8ND_T5GJ3EYEyaAOAdvBJRSi0gRLsrg93QDT$" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0563c1">Why Pronouns</span></a>?
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UNC Health Alliance | Population Health Services<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;color:#44546a">2000 Perimeter Park Dr, Ste. 140, Morrisville, NC 27560<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;color:#44546a">p. (984) 974-1202 | m. (919) 614-1863 | f. (984) 215-4022<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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