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DPHSS Program Coordinator gives Update on Community Testing in Astumbo, with Phill

Written by Jeremie Charfauros on July 8, 2020

Program Coordinator for Department of Public Health & Social Services (DPHSS), Bertha Taijeron gives listeners of NewsTalk K57 an update on what the community testing site for COVID-19 looks like in the Astumbo area.

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DPHSS Program Coordinator gives Update on Community Testing in Astumbo, with Phill

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