Phyllis Wheatley Community Center — Attraction in Minneapolis

I went to Phyllis Wheatley for COVID testing. I didn't realize the State had community test centers still open until I went on the MN Department of Health's website. I called before I went and the operator was super helpful in explaining how it worked, and also mentioned the vaccine clinics. When I got there, there wasn't anyone there except the support clerk. She was really helpful and kind. We had great conversation. She explained how to set up the testing account and I was in and out in a few minutes. I even got my PCR test results back from the lab in less than 24 hours. Oh, and I even got two boxes of rapid tests! Generous. I will say though that I think the clerk should be provided with a respirator based on her job (KN95/N95). She was wearing a cloth mask which doesn't do much for an airborne virus like Covid, and especially since folks coming in for testing are mostly symptomatic and often Covid positive. She shouldn't have to buy her own respirator or be put in that risk. I didn't have any on hand or I would've given her some. I really appreciated that Phyllis Wheatley was there for me, caring for...

This review is strictly for the CoViD testing site. The first thing I see is a woman working there with no mask. She sees me, then puts on a baggy blue surgical mask. When I remarked that they weren't masking at a CoViD testing site, she replied that she puts on a mask when people enter. I had to explain to her that CoViD is airborne and can linger in the air for hours. Putting on a mask when someone enters does nothing. Also, baggy blue surgical masks don't stop the spread of CoViD. They don't protect the wearer or others from the wearer. This is a place people go when they suspect they have CoViD. These folks are guaranteeing you get CoViD. More than three years in and this is the state of our public health....

PWCC is a long time Staple in this community. I used and enjoyed it in the late 60s as a young Teen and also worked at the daycare through our School program. My children attended the Daycare in the 70s and also enjoyed the community center in their younger days. I now attend church services here on Sunday mornings. I thank God for all the Community Centers that open their...