COVID-19 testing options increase locally, criteria required

Palm Coast Observer
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by: Julie Murphy
Public Information Officer, Flagler County

Flagler County Emergency Management reminds residents that testing options are increasing locally – AdventHealth opened a test site today at the Daytona International Speedway – but those seeking tests will be required to meet criteria for COVID-19 testing.

“We now have multiple options for COVID-19 testing in our area,” said Emergency Management Director Jonathan Lord. “We are fortunate to have these options for our residents.”

Here are the current local options for Flagler County residents:

Residents should call their primary healthcare providers, as they can provide guidance and can likely conduct the necessary swabbing and test lab submittal. Even if they cannot do the swabbing themselves, they may have access to other local testing resources.
Visit the AdventHealth drive-up testing site, for no out-of-pocket cost, at the Daytona International Speedway. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please visit AdventHealthCoronaVirusTesting.com for specific details.
Call the Florida Department of Health – Flagler at 386-437-7350; they offer no-cost testing at their Bunnell location.
Call an Urgent Care Center. As with a primary healthcare provider’s office, call the location before arriving, as availability and criteria varies.

Urgent care centers include:

AdventHealth Centra Care Palm Coast
1270 Palm Coast Pkwy NW, Palm Coast, FL 32137
Phone: 386-225-4631
Hours: Daily 8-8

AdventHealth Centra Care Ormond Beach
1245 West Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL 32174
Phone: 386-317-9055
Hours: MF 8-8, S/S 8-5

Mediquick Urgent Care Center
6 Office Park Drive, Palm Coast FL 32137
Phone: 386-447-6615
Hours: MF 8-7:30, Sat. 8-5:30, Sun. 8-2:30

Mediquick Urgent Care Center
140 Pinnacles Drive, Palm Coast 32164
Phone: 386-597-2829
Hours: MF 8-7:30, Sat. 8-5:30, Sun. 10-4:30

Additionally, the regional testing sites in Jacksonville and Orlando remain available for our residents.

SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIRED

All residents and businesses must abide by executive and emergency orders, and follow Florida Department of Health and CDC guidance, to include:

Staying home except when engaged in essential services or activities
Wearing cloth face coverings when out in public
Practicing aggressive social distancing at all times – people should keep a minimum of 6 feet of space between one another, and keep groups to less than 10, which includes while shopping and waiting in the check-out line
Frequent hand washing for at least 20 seconds, or use an alcohol-based (at least 60% alcohol) hand sanitizer when soap and water are not available
Avoiding close contact with people who are, or may be, sick

Additionally, those who are sick and/or told to self-isolate are to: remain at home unless seeking medical care, cover coughs and sneezes, wear a facemask around others, and disinfect touched surfaces daily.

COVID-19 health related questions or concerns should be directed to your regular healthcare provider or the Florida Health hotline at 866-779-6121.

COVID-19 business concerns should be directed to the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation at 866-532-1440.

All other COVID-19 government services questions or concerns may be directed to a specific municipality or the Emergency Operations Center at 386-313-4200.

Check for current information on Flagler County’s website www.flaglercounty.org, and follow “Flagler County Government” or “Flagler County Emergency Management” on social media. The county’s social media team will provide updates through these official accounts:

Flagler County Government