FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Escambia County Health Department
(251) 368-9188
Drive-in COVID-19 testing clinics will be offered at the Escambia County Health Department, 8600 Highway 31 N., Suite 17, Atmore, on Mondays from 1 to 3 p.m. beginning April 27.
Please call (251) 368-9188 for an appointment and to preregister. A physician referral is preferred.
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)
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.
Clinics will be continued so long as there is demonstrated community need. Clinics are currently scheduled for April 27 and May 4.
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