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New Smyrna Beach opens its first COVID-19 drive-thru testing site

Site located at Chisholm Elementary School

Medical personnel conduct coronavirus drive-thru testing outside Daytona International Speedway, Friday, April 10, 2020 in Daytona Beach, Fla. (Nigel Cook/The Daytona Beach News-Journal via AP) (Nigel Cook)

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health is teaming up with New Smyrna Beach officials on Tuesday to open the city’s first coronavirus drive-thru testing site.

The site will be located in the north bus loop at Chisholm Elementary School.

Nasal swab testing will be available Tuesday through Thursday 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 at the test site by calling 386-274-0500.


About the Author

Cathleigh is a newscast producer and has been with News 6 since 2014. She graduated from the University of North Florida with a degree in communications, with a focus in broadcast journalism. Cathleigh produces the 5:30 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. newscasts.

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