Drive-through COVID-19 testing available in Roanoke tomorrow

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Randolph County Health Department
(256) 237-7523

A one-day “drive-through” COVID-19 testing clinic will be offered by the Randolph County Health Department to patients who meet the testing criteria and while testing supplies last.

The drive-through clinic is scheduled as follows:

  • Wednesday, April 15, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., Randolph County Health Department, 320 Main St., Roanoke

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.

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04/14/2020