The Mayor's Corner

Free Coronavirus Testing Sites in Ouachita Parish

I am pleased to inform you that FREE mobile testing for the Coronavirus will be available to residents in Monroe/Ouachita Parish beginning Monday, May 18. Starting next week, and over a four-week period, in Ouachita Parish, we are utilizing the parking lots of local churches, schools, and recreation centers to provide our residents with free mobile testing for the Coronavirus.

Governor John Bel Edwards has repeatedly said the availability of more testing is key to us being able to move into PHASE ONE of reopening the State of Louisiana. The Cit...