A one-day “drive-through” COVID-19 testing clinic will be offered by the Calhoun County Health Department to patients who meet the testing criteria and while supplies last.
The drive-through clinic is scheduled as follows:
· Thursday, April 16, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., Jacksonville State University, Pete Mathews Coliseum, 775 Park Ave. NW, Jacksonville, AL 362265.
· To be tested, individuals must meet these criteria:
The patient is symptomatic with at a minimum (measured or subjective)
· Fever OR cough OR shortness of breath, AND
· Immunocompromised or have co-morbidities, or
· Age 65 years or older, or
· Healthcare worker, or
· Associated with a long-term healthcare facility, or
· Symptoms are moderate, severe, or worsening.
If you have no symptoms, testing is not recommended. If you have mild symptoms and do not fall into one of the above high-risk groups, it is recommended that you self-isolate at home and call
1-888-264-2256 if your symptoms worsen.
Local leaders urge calm and patience during this trying time for all.