FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Southeastern Public Health District
(334) 792-9070
Drive-through COVID-19 testing clinics will be offered on Wednesday, July 22, and Wednesday July 29, from 8:30 until 10:30 a.m. at Houston County Farm Center, 1701 E. Cottonwood Road, Dothan, Ala. 36301. Testing will NOT be available at the Houston County Health Department. The Houston County Farm Center location will help accommodate the increased number of people seeking screening.
The Houston County Health Department also announces that there is no change in location for a previously announced clinic which will be held on Thursday, July 23, from 8:30 until 10:30 a.m. at Northview Christian Church, 200 Dome Lane, Dothan, Ala. 36303.
Testing is available to patients who meet the testing criteria and while supplies last.
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, fatigue, congestion or runny nose, and new loss of taste or smell.
Testing criteria are as follows:
ADPH advises the following measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19:
For more information, please contact the Southeastern Public Health District at (334) 792-9070 or visit alabamapublichealth.gov.
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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