Changes for COVID-19 Testing at North Georgia Health Departments

by Jennifer King, PIO North Georgia Health District

Changes for COVID-19 Testing at North Georgia Health Departments

[ January 25, 2021 ] As public health departments in Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens and Whitfield counties complete the shift from COVID-19 testing to COVID-19 vaccine distribution, MAKO Medical is contracted to provide *Free COVID-19 Drive-thru Testing in the North Georgia Health District, beginning Monday, January 25.

MAKO Medical COVID-19 TESTING site locations and operating times will be as follows:

First Baptist Church of Woodstock
11905 Highway 92, Woodstock, GA 30188
(Please enter via Trickum Rd/Gunnin Rd entrance)
Starts 1/25: Mon ? Fri, 8 AM ? 3 PM

and at

Edwards Park
115 Edwards Park, Dalton, GA 30721
Starts 1/27: Mon ? Fri, 8 AM ? 3 PM

The test is a nasal swab test to determine the presence of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Testing results will be available within 48 hours. This is not an antigen or antibody test.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED - Register here .
*Insurance will be accepted, if available.

For more information about COVID-19 in North Georgia, log onto our website at www.nghd.org.

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