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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Southeastern Public Health District, (334) 792-9070
The Southeastern Public Health District will offer drive-up testing by appointment only in Coffee and Houston counties beginning Tuesday, April 27.
The new drive-up testing schedule will be:
Coffee County Health Department 2841 Neal Metcalf Road Enterprise, AL 36330 Wednesdays and Fridays (weekly) To schedule an appointment, call (334) 347-9574.
Houston County Health Department 1781 Cottonwood Road Dothan, AL 34301 Tuesdays and Thursdays (weekly) To schedule an appointment, call (334) 678-2800.
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 The Alabama Department of Public Health 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 For more information, please contact the Southeastern Public Health District at (334) 792-9070 or visit alabamapublichealth.gov.
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