Feeling under the weather and need to rule out COVID or the flu? The Coastal Health District (CHD) offers no-cost testing options for COVID and influenza in locations throughout the district.
“Some folks rely on emergency departments for COVID testing, but we want to reserve hospital resources for people who are really sick,” said Dr. Bonzo Reddick, CHD health director. “If you’re not having severe symptoms, we encourage you to use one of our testing kiosks instead.”
CHD provides free COVID and flu tests at these seven testing kiosks 24 hours/day, 7 days/week:
- Bryan County Health Department, Pembroke Clinic – 430 Ledford Street in Pembroke
- Coastal Community Health, Camden County – 202 Lake Shore Drive in St. Marys
- Chatham County Health Department – 1395 Eisenhower Drive in Savannah
- GSU Armstrong Campus, Student Union – 11935 Abercorn St. in Savannah
- Liberty Campus, Georgia Southern University – 175 West Memorial Drive in Hinesville
- Glynn County Health Department – 2747 Fourth Street in Brunswick
- Coastal Community Health Services, McIntosh County – 1022 Miller Ln. SW in Darien
After completing a brief registration form, the kiosks dispense COVID and flu test kits with instructions. Once the nasal specimens are collected, they are returned to the kiosk. Specimens are picked up daily and sent to a lab for analysis, with test results typically available in 48 hours.
Pre-registration for testing at the kiosks is not required but is available at register.testandgo.com. There is no out-of-pocket cost for the tests provided through a DPH kiosk; however, individuals with insurance are asked to provide that information so their insurance can be billed.
In addition to testing, vaccination and good respiratory hygiene also help prevent the spread of COVID and flu. The Coastal Health District encourages everyone to:
- Frequently and thoroughly wash hands with soap and warm water.
- Cough or sneeze into the crook of your elbow to help prevent the spread of germs.
- Stay home from work or school if you’re sick.
For more information on COVID testing options, visit CoastalHealthDistrict.org/covidtest.
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