https://allianceonaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/covid-5-1.jpgIn partnership with the Monterey Department of Public Health, Monterey & Salinas Chambers of Commerce and Hartnell College, Virus Geeks (a COVID testing service) is offering FREE COVID-19 testing in Monterey County.
These are walk-thru or walk-up sites. No appointment necessary.
· COST: FREE, insurance not required.
· SERVICES: Walk in or walk-up.
· TEST: Self-administered. This is a NOSE Swab test. Someone will be able to assist you at each site to ensure you are testing properly.
· TEST SITES: Four locations. See below.
MONTEREY:
· Monterey Regional Airport: M-F: (9am – 4:30pm) – Test site is located at the short-term parking lot to the RIGHT of the airport entrance.
· Monterey Chamber of Commerce: M-F: (9am – 4:00pm) – Location: 353 Camino El Estero, Monterey.
SALINAS:
· Hartnell College – 411 Central Ave: M-F: (9am – 4:00pm) – Test site is located at the Hartnell Western Stage Parking Lot #4 (right in front of Building “J”).
SEASIDE:
· Grocery Outlet –1523 Freemont Blve: M-F: (9am – 4:30pm) – Test site is at the LEFT of the entrance).
Lake San Antonio Closed Due to Large Scale Fish Die Off; Number of Fish Impacted is Increasing and Reason for Die Off Remains Unknown
July 9, 2024- Out of abundance of caution for public health, County of Monterey Parks is closing the Lake San Antonio facility due to a large-scale fish die off from an unknown cause. On July 5, 2024, Parks staff noticed that dead baitfish, mostly shad, began washing up on the shore around Lake San Antonio and immediately contacted California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) to report the situation. At that time, the CDFW fisheries biologist stated the fish die off was most likely due to the high temperatures and low dissolved oxygen level in the water and that the situation most likely did not present a risk to the public. Parks staff also contacted the Water Resources Agency (WRA), State Water Resources Control Board and Environmental Health Bureau. Unfortunately, the fish die off has continued with larger species such as bass, catfish, crappie, carp, and trout being impacted. Attached photos include a 3–4-pound bass. CDFW, WRA and EHB are working together to try to determi
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