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COVID-19 testing site for students, staff members to open in Seminole County

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SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLA. — A COVID-19 testing site for public and private school students will open in Seminole County on Friday, school officials said.

The site will be open from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. by appointment only.

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It is only open to school staff members and students.

Minors must have a parent or guardian present in order to be tested, officials said.

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The site is located at the Florida Department of Health in Seminole County at 400 W. Airport Blvd. in Sanford.

Those who get tested will need to bring a photo ID, a school ID and their appointment ticket.

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Click here to make an appointment.

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Katlyn Brieskorn, WFTV.com

Katlyn Brieskorn is a Digital Assignment Editor at WFTV. She joined Channel 9 in July 2019.