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DOH Sarasota Adds Second Day Of COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing In South Sarasota County

 July 02, 2020 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM The testing is by APPOINTMENT ONLY at the Heron Creek Middle School. All COVID19 Testing Slots full for Wednesday, July 1, 2020.

Event Location

Heron Creek Middle School
6501 W. Price Boulevard
North Port, FL 34291

Event Contact

By Appointment Only
941-861-2883

Price: No Cost

Sarasota – DOH Sarasota adds second day of testing in South Sarasota County this week. Due to the high demand for COVID-19 testing, DOH Sarasota has added a second by appointment COVID-19 drive-thru testing opportunity at Heron Creek Middle School Thursday, July 2nd.

DOH Sarasota is prioritizing COVID-19 testing for anyone who is currently experiencing symptoms (fever, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, new loss of taste or smell) or who works in a health care setting, however, additional slots are available for those without current symptoms seeking a test.

DOH Sarasota will have 100 COVID-19 tests available for this one-day, four-hour testing opportunity, appointments are required as demand for testing is high.

To date, DOH Sarasota has tested more than 3200 community members for COVID-19 during our community-based testing events.

To be evaluated and to make an appointment, please call 941-861-2883, Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

While these are primarily drive-thru sites, DOH Sarasota can accommodate walk-ups, and people on bicycles.

Thursday, July 2, 8 a.m. to Noon – Heron Creek Middle School 6501 W. Price Boulevard, North Port.

The Florida Department of Health continues to see new positive cases across the State, please visit https://floridahealthcovid19.gov/ for the most current case count and county specific data.

The Florida Department of Health issued an additional Public Health Advisory June 20 in response to COVID-19, providing recommendations to protect Floridians and visitors from this virus. Please click here to see the full advisory and recommendations.

The following state-run COVID-19 testing sites have been established for anyone regardless of symptoms: 

  • Robert L. Taylor Community Center Walk-up COVID-19, located at 1845 34th St.
  • Sarasota, open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, or until capacity is reached.
  • The Mall at University Town Center Drive-thru site, located at 299 University Town Center Drive Sarasota, open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, or until capacity is reached.
  • Publix at Port Charlotte Crossing, located at 4265 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., or until capacity is reached.

DOH Sarasota recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies) especially in areas of significant community-based transmission.

The Florida Department of Health reminds everyone that the elderly and those with underlying medical problems like high blood pressure, heart problems and diabetes are more likely to develop serious illness.

If you are sick with COVID-19 or suspect you are infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, follow the steps below to help prevent the disease from spreading to people in your home and community.Stay home except to get medical care: You should restrict activities outside your home, except for getting medical care. Do not go to work, school, or public areas. Avoid using public transportation, ride-sharing, or taxis.

  • Schedule

Event Starts: 8:00 AM

Event Ends: 12:00 PM