Drive-through COVID-19 testing available in Macon County Tuesday, April 21

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Macon County Health Department
(334) 727-1800

A one-day “drive-through” COVID-19 testing clinic will be offered by the Macon County Health Department in Tuskegee to patients who meet the testing criteria and call for an appointment at (334) 727-1800.

The drive-through clinic is scheduled as follows:

• Tuesday, April 21, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., Macon County Health Department, 812 Hospital Road, Tuskegee, AL 36038

To be tested, individuals must be 10 years old or older and 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.

County health departments throughout Alabama provide a wide range of confidential and professional services. Contact your local county health department for additional information.

Mission: To promote, protect, and improve Alabama’s health

Vision: Healthy People. Healthy Communities. Healthy Alabama.

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