Monday, June 22, 2020

COVID-19 Drive-Through Testing Continues In Hendry And Glades County

Health Department to provide COVID-19 Testing

Hendry/Glades– The Florida Department of Health in Hendry and Glades Counties continues to provide free COVID-19 Testing. Notices for available testing sites, days and times will be sent out on a weekly basis.

Glades County Health Department in Moore Haven: 1021 Health Park Drive, Moore Haven, FL
Monday, June 29th from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. (Weather permitting)

As of Monday, June 22: 297 individual people have been tested in Glades which is 2% of the county population. 47.8% of all people tested were positive, one of the highest rates in Florida.

Hendry County Health Department in Clewiston: 1100 S. Olympia, Clewston, FL
Wednesday July 01, from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. (Weather permitting)

As of Monday, June 22: 2,502 individual people have been tested in Hendry which is 7% of the county population. 30.5% of all people tested were positive.

NOTE: Due to the 4th of July Holiday, there will be no testing at the Health Department in LaBelle on Friday, July 3rd.

All Health Department Offices will be closed on July 3rd in honor of the 4th of July Holiday.

This is a "drive-thru" service. All individuals must stay in their vehicles during the process (during registration and while being tested). Persons tested will be given instructions on how to receive their test results. Results may take 5 business days.

Residents of Hendry and Glades Counties can secure an appointment for testing by calling the Hendry County Health Department Clewiston (863) 983-1408, LaBelle (863) 674-4041 or Moore Haven (863) 946-0707

There are no criteria for testing, however, appointments are required and individuals must be 18 years and older. Appointments will not be made more than one week in advance. No same-day appointments will be made. No "walk-ins" accepted. Additionally, anti-body testing will not be available.


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