COVID Testing For Adults Continues In LaBelle, Clewiston, Moore Haven

Testing at Health Departments in Hendry & Glades
LABELLE, FL. -- The Florida Department of Health in Hendry and Glades Counties continues to provide free COVID-19 Testing BY APPOINTMENT in LaBelle, Clewiston and Moore Haven for adults only. 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 (863) 946-0707
Monday, July 6th from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. (By appointment) (Weather permitting)

Hendry County Health Department in Clewiston: 1100 S. Olympia (863) 983-1408
Wednesday July 8th, from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. (By appointment) (Weather permitting)

Hendry County Health Department in LaBelle: 1140 Pratt Blvd (863) 674-4041
Friday, July 10th from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. (By appointment) (Weather permitting)

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.

Should you 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?

1. Fever or feeling feverish (chills, sweating)
2. Cough
3. Sore throat
4. Muscle aches or body aches
5. Vomiting or diarrhea
6. 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?

1. Chronic lung disease, moderate to severe asthma, or smoking
2. Serious heart conditions
3. Weakened immune system (cancer treatment, prolonged use of steroids, transplant or HIV/AIDS)
4. Severe obesity (Body Mass Index [BMI] greater than or equal to 40)
5. Underlying conditions (diabetes, renal failure, or liver disease)