On Friday January 14, 2022, Assumption Parish Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness will be handing out BinaxNOW COVID-19 Antigen Self Test Kits at the Assumption Parish Community Center's front parking lot located at 4910 Hwy. 308 in Napoleonville.  This event will start at 9:00 a.m. on Friday morning and will last until all tests are given out.  Please note the Parish has a very limited supply of these tests kits so each vehicle will be given one kit that has 2 tests included. 

What is it?

• A rapid antigen self-test to detect both asymptomatic and symptomatic COVID-19.
• Identical to our existing professional test that has been used nationwide since August 2020, bringing proven performance to the shelves.

How does it work?

• The test for is for self-use when people test themselves twice within three days, with 36 hours between the two tests.
• The test will be simple, even for people who have never tested themselves. All needed materials (including a nasal swab and easy-to-follow instructions) will be included in the box.
• The test uses the minimally invasive, more comfortable nasal swab (not the deep nasopharyngeal swab that may cause people to sneeze).