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Maui Economic Opportunity received nearly 1,000 COVID-19 antigen home test kits from Maui County and the state Department of Health on Friday, allowing the nonprofit to test staff frequently exposed to the public as well as clients in need.
MEO also received another 70 test kits from Malama I Ke Ola Health Center on Monday, according to a news release from the nonprofit.
The Flowflex test kits will be distributed to MEO staff and clients throughout Maui County, including Lanai, Molokai and East Maui branches. MEO staff come in contact daily with the public, especially at Head Start preschool centers and on paratransit and Human Services buses. Clients consist of more vulnerable populations, including kupuna and persons with disabilities.
"We have remained open since the beginning of the pandemic and our staff face potential exposure every day," MEO CEO Debbie Cabebe said.
"These kits will help keep our staff and clients safe and provide that valued peace of mind."
For more information about the test kits, contact Executive Assistant Lee Imada by phone at (808) 243-4306 or email lee.imada@meoinc.org.