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DOH Sarasota Set To Host COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing In Englewood Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020

 August 13, 2020 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM The testing is by APPOINTMENT ONLY at the Englewood Sports Complex.

Event Location

Englewood Sports Complex
1300 South River Road
Englewood, FL 34223

Event Contact

By Appointment Only
941-861-2883

Price: No Cost

Sarasota – DOH Sarasota is scheduled to host a by appointment COVID-19 drive-thru testing opportunity at the Englewood Sports Complex this Thursday.

This community based COVID-19 testing is 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, and first responders.

To date, DOH Sarasota has tested more than 4100 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.

Thursday, August 13, 8 a.m. to Noon – Englewood Sports Complex, 1300 South River Road, Englewood.

Additionally, while these are primarily drive-thru sites, DOH Sarasota can accommodate walk-ups, and people on bicycles. Wednesday, June 25, 8 a.m. to Noon – Englewood Sports Complex, 1300 South River Road, Englewood.
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.
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.
COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing

  • Schedule

Event Starts: 8:00 AM

Event Ends: 12:00 PM