TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — All state-run coronavirus test sites in Florida will be closed beginning at 5 p.m. Thursday through Monday because of a large storm system continuing to gain speed in the Atlantic.
Tropical Cyclone Nine which is projected to become tropical storm Isaias later this week, is expected to bring heavy rainfall and strong winds this weekend.
Here are the 5 PM AST Wednesday, July 29 Key Messages for Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine. The full forecast can be found at https://t.co/tW4KeGdBFb. pic.twitter.com/S7DskacfiE
— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) July 29, 2020
In preparation, the Florida Department of Emergency Management will close all test sites at the end of business Thursday.
The sites will remain closed until they are safe to reopen, with all sites anticipated to be reopened at the latest by 8 a.m., Wednesday, the agency said in a statement.
“We expect most sites can reopen Wednesday, pending any damage and vendor timelines,” officials said.
(2/2) Prior to sites closing, symptomatic individuals are encouraged to receive a self-swab test at state-supported drive-thru sites. These individuals will be prioritized & receive results within 72 hours. Free COVID-19 testing remains available through County Health Departments
— FL Division of Emergency Management (@FLSERT) July 29, 2020
A list of all state-supported testing sites can be found here.
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