Drive-through COVID-19 testing available in Harpersville on Tuesday, June 30

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Shelby County Health Department
(205) 664-2470

A drive-through COVID-19 testing clinic will be offered at Harpersville City Hall, 83 Town Hall Lane, Harpersville, AL 35078 on Tuesday, June 30, from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. while testing supplies are available.

Symptoms of COVID-19 consist of either cough or shortness of breath (difficulty breathing) or at least two of the following; fever, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, vomiting, diarrhea, sore throat, and new loss of taste or smell.

These are the requirements for testing:

• Persons with symptoms
• Healthcare facility workers, workers in congregate living settings, and first responders with symptoms
• Persons without symptoms who have underlying medical conditions or disability placing them at a higher risk of complications or screening of other asymptomatic individuals based on a case-by-case review and approval by the state health department or local health jurisdiction.

Appointments are not required, but persons tested must meet Alabama Department of Public Health testing criteria. Please call (205) 664-2470 for information.

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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06/26/2020