by Marvin Garcia
Alderman LaSpata and Community As A Campus Co-Sponsor Free COVID Testing and Flu shots
In conjunction with the 1st Ward Alderman LaSpata’s
office, the Illinois Department of Public Health, Walgreens Pharmacy, and the Yates Sustainable Community Schools initiative, the Community as a Campus/ PRCC participated in a free COVID testing and flu shot event on Friday, November 6, 2020, which drew 372 people for COVID testing and 131 flu shots.
The event was held at the Ricard Yates Elementary School with the participation of many volunteers who directed traffic and distributed PPE’s. Thanks to all who provided food to the volunteers and families that participated in the event.