DOH Sarasota is set to host two by appointment only COVID-19 drive-thru or walk-up testing opportunities for Sarasota County residents next week. This community based COVID-19 testing is for anyone who is currently experiencing symptoms (fever, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, new loss of taste or smell) or who works in a health care setting.

To date, DOH Sarasota has tested more than 2500 community members for COVID-19 during our community-based testing events. To make an appointment, please call 941-861-2883, Monday - Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. Callers will be screened using current CDC testing criteria. Appointments are limited however more testing opportunities may be scheduled in the future. While these are primarily drive-thru sites, DOH Sarasota can accommodate walk-ups, and people on bicycles.

Mid-County: Tuesday, June 2, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Laurel Civic Association, 509 Collins Road, Laurel. South County: Wednesday, June 3, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Heron Creek Middle School, 6501 W. Price Blvd., North Port. Additionally, the State run COVID-19 testing sites in North County are available for those who are asymptomatic and would like to be tested. Walk-up COVID-19 testing at Robert L. Taylor Community Center is for anyone regardless of symptoms, 9 am to 6 pm daily. COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing Site at the Mall at University Town Center is for anyone 18 years or older regardless of symptoms, 9 am to 5 pm daily.

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