Drive-up COVID-19 testing available in Lauderdale County Mondays and Wednesdays

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Lauderdale County Health Department
(256) 764-7453

Drive-up COVID-19 testing clinics will be offered at the Lauderdale County Health Department on Monday afternoons from 1 until 3 p.m. and Wednesday mornings from 9 until 11 a.m. beginning April 20.

Please call (256) 764-7453 for an appointment and to preregister. The address of the Lauderdale County Health Department is 4112 Chisholm Road, Florence.

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.

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