FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Southeastern Public Health District
(334) 792-9070
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) will offer COVID-19 testing in Coffee and Houston counties during the month of February. Due to limited staffing in this district and COVID-19 vaccination clinics, testing is only being provided on alternate weeks in Coffee and Houston counties at this time. No COVID-19 retesting will be done.
Testing clinics are scheduled as follows:
- Coffee County Health Department
2841 Neal Metcalf Road
Enterprise, AL 36330
(334) 792-9070
Tuesday, February 2, and Tuesday, February 16
8:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.
- Houston County Health Department
1781 E Cottonwood Road
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 792-9070
Wednesday, February 10, and Wednesday, February 24
8:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.
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:
- 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
ADPH advises the following measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19:
- Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for 20 seconds
- Social distance by staying 6 feet away from others
- Avoid people who are sick
- Stay home if you can; work remotely if possible
- Cover your mouth and nose with a face covering when around others
- Cover coughs and sneezes
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces
- Monitor your health
