MOORE HAVEN, FL. – The Florida Department of Health in Glades County will provide free COVID-19 Testing in Moore Haven starting Wednesday, May 20, 2020 by appointment only.
Florida Department of Health in Hendry County (DOH-Hendry) will provide free COVID-19 Testing in Clewiston and LaBelle starting Thursday, May 14, 2020 by appointment only.
UPDATE Tuesday May 19: Due to potential weather concerns, the Hendry County Health Department in Clewiston has decided to reschedule the May 19 appointments for COVID-19 testing. Testing will be from 10am to Noon. (by appointment only). There will be NO testing in Clewiston from 1pm to 3pm.
Residents of Hendry County can secure an appointment for testing by calling the Hendry County Health Department Clewiston (863) 983-1408 or LaBelle (863) 674-4041.
Residents of Glades County can secure an appointment for testing by calling the Glades County Health Department (863) 946-0707.
There is no criteria for testing, however, appointments are required and individuals must be 18 years and older. Testing activities will continue as long as supplies last. Appointments will not be made more than one week in advance. Anti-body testing will not be available.
This is a "drive-thru" service. All individuals must stay in their vehicles during the process during registration and while being tested. At the time of testing, instructions will be given on how to receive test results. Results may take 3 to 5 business days.(Photo: Drive through testing at LaBelle Department of Health parking lot)
Mobile Testing Dates, Times and Location: Reminder, you must have an official appointment to be tested.
Tuesdays and Thursdays only from 10am to noon and 1pm to 3pm.
Hendry County Health Department - LaBelle 1140 Pratt Blvd, LaBelle, FL
Wednesdays and Fridays only from 10am to noon and 1pm to 3pm.
Glades County Health Department - 1021 Health Park Drive, Moore Haven, FL 33471 Starting May 20th - Wednesdays and Fridays only from 10am to noon and 1pm to 3pm.
Should I be tested for COVID-19? Before you decide to make an appointment to be tested for COVID-19, please consider the following:
· Are you ill, or caring for someone who is ill?
· In the two weeks before you felt sick, did you:
Have contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19?
· Do you have any of the following?
Fever or feeling feverish (chills, sweating)
Cough
Sore throat
Muscle aches or body aches
Vomiting or diarrhea
Change in smell or taste
· In the last two weeks have you spent time (visited, worked or volunteered) in a hospital, emergency room, clinic, medical office, long-term care facility or nursing home, ambulance service, first responder services, any health care setting or taken care of patients or someone who has been sick?
· Do you have any of the following conditions?
Chronic lung disease, moderate to severe asthma, or smoking
Serious heart conditions
Weakened immune system (cancer treatment, prolonged use of steroids, transplant or HIV/AIDS)
Severe obesity (Body Mass Index [BMI] greater than or equal to 40)
Underlying conditions (diabetes, renal failure, or liver disease)
· Do you have any of the following?
Fever or feeling feverish (chills, sweating)
Cough
Sore throat
Muscle aches or body aches
Vomiting or diarrhea
Change in smell or taste
· In the last two weeks have you spent time (visited, worked or volunteered) in a hospital, emergency room, clinic, medical office, long-term care facility or nursing home, ambulance service, first responder services, any health care setting or taken care of patients or someone who has been sick?
· Do you have any of the following conditions?
Chronic lung disease, moderate to severe asthma, or smoking
Serious heart conditions
Weakened immune system (cancer treatment, prolonged use of steroids, transplant or HIV/AIDS)
Severe obesity (Body Mass Index [BMI] greater than or equal to 40)
Underlying conditions (diabetes, renal failure, or liver disease)
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