MOULTON, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Public Health announced that drive-up COVID-19 testing will be available in Lawrence County starting on April 21.
The clinics will be offered at the Lawrence County Health Department on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 1 until 3:30 p.m. It's located at 13299 Alabama Highway 157, Moulton.
You'll need to call (256) 974-1141 for an appointment and to preregister. To be tested, individuals must be 10 years old or older and meet these criteria:
The patient is symptomatic with at a minimum (measured or subjective)
· Fever OR cough OR shortness of breath, AND
· Immunocompromised or have co-morbidities, or
· Age 65 years or older, or
· Healthcare worker, or
· Associated with a long-term healthcare facility, or
· Symptoms are moderate, severe or worsening.
Testing is not recommended for people without symptoms. If you have mild symptoms and are not in one of the above high-risk groups, it is recommended that you self-isolate at home and call 1-888-264-2256 if your symptoms worsen.
Clinics will be continued so long as there is demonstrated community need.
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