TESTING CLINIC: Bradford residents who wish to be tested for COVID-19 can visit a four-day clinic at the St. Bernard’s school building on West Washington Street beginning today.
The clinic will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today through Sunday.
Those interested do not need an appointment to be tested. Individuals are asked to bring a photo or their insurance card.
The testing will be conducted at no cost to patients.
Testing is first come, first serve. Testing will only be done on individuals age three and older. Patients are not required to show symptoms of COVID-19 to be tested. Plans are to test as many as 450 patients each day.
Turnaround time for test results is two to seven days.
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FARM SHOW VISITORS: This year’s Pennsylvania Farm Show was virtual, and many of the 12.8 million Pennsylvanians opted to take part. During the eight-day show, 800,000 unique individuals utilized the links available on the show’s Facebook page, while 300,000 visited the Farm Show website.
“Cultivating tomorrow means continuing to share the stories of tenacious, innovative people who are tackling with grace and courage whatever nature, the marketplace, technology or the pandemic throws their way,” Agricultural Secretary Russell Redding said. “It was a privilege to share the stories of Pennsylvania throughout the 2021 Farm Show, and to highlight the ways we are continuing to grow that bright future together.”
Visitors got to see the behind-the-scenes details of life on eight Pennsylvania farms, had the chance to see 28 culinary demos and be part of 13 STEM demonstrations.
In addition, many live forums and discussions were available for those interested in taking part and discussing or debating many of the concerns and issues facing Pa farmers today.
