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New Smyrna Beach to open first drive-thru coronavirus testing site

People can report to Chisholm Elementary School June 16-18

In this photo taken Sunday, April 5, 2020, laboratory technician Irene Ooko prepares nasal swabs to be tested for the new coronavirus that causes COVID-19, at the Pathologists Lancet Kenya laboratory in Nairobi, Kenya. The company, which is offering tests to patients with a doctor's referral, was previously having to send samples to South Africa for testing but is now completing the testing in-house in Kenya. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga) (Brian Inganga, Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. – The City of New Smyrna Beach will have its first coronavirus drive-thru testing site location next week, according to city leaders.

The Volusia County’s health department is partnering with the city and Volusia County Schools to provide COVID-19 testing in the bus loop of Chisholm Elementary School.

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Nasal swab testing will be available June 16 through June 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. as long as weather permits and supplies last.

Anyone can get tested regardless of symptoms, though a parent or guardian must accompany minors to provide consent. Testing is free of charge, walk-ups are not allowed.

Results, whether positive or negative, should be available within seven business days, according to a news release. Those who choose to get tested are encouraged to call the telephone number provided during registration.

People are encouraged to pre-register before arriving to the test site by calling 386-274-0500.


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