The first asymptomatic testing event in Brooks on April 29, 2020. (City of Brooks)

By David Opinko

Brooks to host second “asymptomatic” testing” event for COVID-19

May 10, 2020 | 9:12 AM

BROOKS, AB – Residents in Brooks will once again be able to get tested for COVID-19 even if they are not showing any symptoms.

It will run from Tuesday, May 12 to Thursday, May 14 at the Jaycee Welding building, the same location as their first round of asymptomatic testing.

“It will operate as a drive-in facility and translation services will be readily available,” reads a media release from Alberta Health Services. “This service is available for people who live and/or work in the Brooks region who do not currently have any symptoms and have not previously tested positive for COVID-19.”

In the initial event in late April, 3,653 tests were administered over a three-day period.

Those who do experience symptoms of COVID-19 are asked to get tested at the Brooks Health Centre instead. Symptoms include aches, cough, headache, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, loss of sense of smell or taste, conjunctivitis, and pink eye.

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“Please bring your healthcare card and photo identification. There should be no more than two individuals from a single household in each vehicle.”

Brooks has been impacted more heavily than any other community by COVID-19 in the South Health Zone.

As of the Saturday, May 9 update, just under 92 per cent (1,046) of all cases in the region were for patients from Brooks.