FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Southeastern Public Health District
(334) 792-9070
A drive-up COVID-19 testing clinic will be offered at the Covington County Health Department, 23989 Alabama Highway 55, Andalusia, on Thursday, September 24, from 8:30 until 10:30 a.m.
No appointment is necessary; however, retesting and back-to-school testing are not provided.
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.
Patients eligible for drive-up clinic specimen collection must meet these criteria:
The Alabama Department of Public Health advises the following measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19:
For more information, 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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