ALACHUA/HIGH SPRINGS – The cities of Alachua and High Springs are partnering with the Florida Department of Health in Alachua County to provide COVID-19 testing to residents ages 10 and older.
The tests will be available by appointment only to ensure residents receive important information and to increase the speed of the testing process. The Florida Department of Health of Alachua County will administer the nasal swab test, which takes less than a minute to perform. Results are not available immediately and are typically available within 3-7 days. Residents should not bring any pets with them during testing.
While not required to receive a test, individuals with health insurance should have that information available when scheduling an appointment. There is no out of pocket cost, insured or not, for testing.
In High Springs, testing will be offered on Wednesday, June 3 from 9 a.m. to noon by appointment only inside the High Springs Civic Center, 19107 N.W. 240th Street. To make an appointment, High Springs residents should call City Hall at 386-454-1416. City staff will be available 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for scheduling. For additional information, High Springs residents are encouraged to visit https://highsprings.us/2020/05/26/free-covid-19-testing-in-high-springs/
In Alachua, drive-thru COVID-19 testing will be offered on Monday, June 8 from 9 a.m. to noon at Santa Fe High School. Tests can be administered to multiple people in one vehicle if members of households want to be tested at the same time for convenience. Residents will remain in their vehicle during the process. To make an appointment, Alachua residents should call 386-418-6147 Monday through Thursday between 7:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., or email covid19testing@cityofalachua.org anytime. Appointments must be scheduled no later than 5 p.m. on June 3.
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ALACHUA/HIGH SPRINGS – The cities of Alachua and High Springs are partnering with the Florida Department of Health in Alachua County to provide COVID-19 testing to residents ages 10 and older.
The tests will be available by appointment only to ensure residents receive important information and to increase the speed of the testing process. The Florida Department of Health of Alachua County will administer the nasal swab test, which takes less than a minute to perform. Results are not available immediately and are typically available within 3-7 days. Residents should not bring any pets with them during testing.
While not required to receive a test, individuals with health insurance should have that information available when scheduling an appointment. There is no out of pocket cost, insured or not, for testing.
In High Springs, testing will be offered on Wednesday, June 3 from 9 a.m. to noon by appointment only inside the High Springs Civic Center, 19107 N.W. 240th Street. To make an appointment, High Springs residents should call City Hall at 386-454-1416. City staff will be available 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for scheduling. For additional information, High Springs residents are encouraged to visit https://highsprings.us/2020/05/26/free-covid-19-testing-in-high-springs/
In Alachua, drive-thru COVID-19 testing will be offered on Monday, June 8 from 9 a.m. to noon at Santa Fe High School. Tests can be administered to multiple people in one vehicle if members of households want to be tested at the same time for convenience. Residents will remain in their vehicle during the process. To make an appointment, Alachua residents should call 386-418-6147 Monday through Thursday between 7:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. anytime. Appointments must be scheduled no later than 5 p.m. on June 3.
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