Optum Laboratories fail to set up testing sites on first day

Ripley and Decatur County, IN—COVID-19 testing in both Ripley and Decatur County has been delayed this morning.  Both local health departments report that Optum Laboratories, the company hired by the state for testing,  was having staffing issues and were unable to set up for appointments that were pre-scheduled for the morning.  If you had an appointment, officials say you will be contacted by Optum. For more information, please call 1-888-634-1116.