Surry County to host free COVID-19 testing Saturday

Posted: Sep 30, 2020 / 10:41 PM EDT / Updated: Sep 30, 2020 / 10:41 PM EDT

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SURRY COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) — Surry County is holding a free COVID-19 testing event on Saturday, oct. 3.

The event will be held from 9-10:30 p.m. at the Dendron Community Center, 2850 Rolfe Highway, Dendron.

Those attending the event must be older than 5.

Registration began Tuesday.

To pre-register, call 804-863-1652, option 1.

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