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Where to find free COVID testing sites Testing for COVID has become a common part of living in the midst of this pandemic. By Eloin Barahona-Garcia (eloin@beaconmedianews.com)
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oing out, going to work, or just meeting friends and family now carry risks. Knowing what’s available is important for protecting yourself and others from further infection. At the beginning of the pandemic, testing sites were very common and most importantly, free. In 2022, there are still plenty of free options available but there have been some changes that some may not be aware of. Certain sources of PCR (polymerase chain reaction) testing have changed as the pandemic has entered a less chaotic stage. At-home testing is a new option that gives ordinary people the ability to test immediately if there’s a suspected case of COVID. However, at-home testing
A PCR testing site at a sheriff’s department. | Photo courtesy of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
is not always accurate and requires multiple tests to
ensure a definitive result. It's still a valuable tool in the
pandemic but PCR testing is much more accurate in
comparison. They analyze the supplied sample for
genetic material belonging to the virus, allowing for accurate detection of the virus in a patient. PCR testing is still mostly free The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services website still is a valuable source of information for the nearest PCR testing sites. At the height of the pandemic, you could either use the aforementioned website or find somewhere else to get a PCR test. Pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens offered quick and free PCR testing for most customers. These days, both pharmacies ask customers to have health insurance in See COVID testing Page 14
Vin Scully, legendary voice of the Dodgers, dies at 94 By Steven Herbert, City News Service the most legendary figures in Dodger history. Scully, who spent 67
Vin Scully. | Photo from Thomas Cizauskas via Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
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memorial of flowers, handwritten notes, balloons, photos and other memorabilia grew outside Dodger Stadium
Wednesday in honor of Vin Scully, whose melodic voice and narrative style made him one of broadcasting's all-time greats, and one of
Stan Kasten said. "Vin Scully was one of the greatest voices in all of sports. He
"Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this very difficult time. Vin will be truly missed." years as a Dodger broadcaster, died Tuesday at his home in Hidden Hills at age 94. "We have lost an icon," Dodger President and CEO
was a giant of a man, not only as a broadcaster, but as a humanitarian. He loved people. He loved life. He loved baseball and the
Dodgers. And he loved his family. "His voice will always be heard and etched in all of our minds forever. I know he was looking forward to joining the love of his life, Sandi. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this very difficult time. Vin will be truly missed." Scully broadcast Dodger games from 1950 -- when the team was based in Brooklyn
-- through his retirement in 2016 at age 88. His 67-year tenure as a Dodger broadcaster is the longest for a broadcaster with a team. Scully was born in the New York City borough of the Bronx on Nov. 29, 1927, and grew up in the Washington Heights section of Manhattan. When he was 8 years old, he was assigned to write a composition on what he wanted to be when See Vin Scully Page 12
