COVID-19 Testing Event Held in Shorter Thursday
On Thursday, October 15, The COVID-19 Specimen Collection Clinics conducted a Drive-Thru COVID-19 testing event. The event hosted at Shorter Farmer’s Market was from 9am-11am.
The ADPH tested those who are COVID-19 experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or those who are high risk. They prepared to test 50 people. Results will be back in 3 to 5 days from the Alabama State Lab.
ADPH conducts screening every Thursday at the Macon County Health Department by appointment. For appointments in Macon County call 334-727-1800.
The public health department is also advising people to take their flu shots as we are entering the flu season.
For more information you can contact Alabama publichealth.gov or 1-888-264-2256.