August 23, 2021
PUBLIC HEALTH TO OPEN COVID TESTING SITE IN MILLER COUNTY
COLQUITT, GA-With COVID-19 cases spiking across Southwest Georgia, the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is opening a new, mass drive-through testing site in Miller County this week. The testing is available to everyone, regardless of their county of residence.
“The current dominant variant of the coronavirus in Georgia is much more contagious than previous strains, and testing is a critical tool to help slow the spread,” said Charles Ruis, MD, Southwest Health District Health Director.
The testing site will be at Spring Creek Park, 158 West Street in Colquitt. The initial hours of operation will be 11am to 5pm, August 25-29. Hours will be reevaluated on the 29th for any needed adjustments depending on demand.
Anyone who needs a COVID-19 test is encouraged to pre-register before showing up at the site. They can do so by visiting https://honumg.info/LTSGA003 or calling 844-778-2455. Patients will be able to complete the entire testing process without getting out of their vehicle, and they should receive the results within 24-48 hours.
DPH strongly urges anyone who has not yet been vaccinated against COVID-19 to do so right away. “The COVID-19 vaccines are not perfect, but they are safe and effective. While we have seen an increase in breakthrough infections among vaccinated individuals lately, unvaccinated people are much more likely to contract COVID-19 and suffer more severe complications,” Dr. Ruis said. “Our advice is simple: get the shot.”
Vaccines are available by appointment at every health department in the district. Call your local health department to make an appointment.