Drive-up COVID-19 testing available in Chilton County next Wednesday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Chilton County Health Department
(205) 755-1287

A drive-up COVID-19 testing clinic will be offered at the Chilton County Health Department on Wednesday, April 22, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.

Please call (205) 755-1287 for an appointment and to preregister. The address of the Chilton County Health Department is 301 Health Center Drive, Clanton.

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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