FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Blount County Health Department
(205) 274-2120
A one-day “drive-through” COVID-19 testing clinic will be offered by the Blount County Health Department to patients who meet the testing criteria and while supplies last.
The drive-through clinic is scheduled as follows:
- Wednesday, April 22, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., 28117 State Highway 75, Oneonta AL 35121
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)
- Fever OR cough OR shortness of breath, AND
- Immunocompromised or have co-morbidities, or
- Age 65 years or older, or
- Healthcare worker, or
- Associated with a long-term healthcare facility, or
- Symptoms are moderate, severe, or worsening.
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.
Local leaders urge calm and patience during this trying time for all.
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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