VIRUS TESTING SITES

There are now several COVID-19 testing sites in Northwest Florida. In Escambia County Ascension Sacred Heart has a drive-through testing center open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., a site at the Brownsville Community Center, and one in Cantonment at Community Health Pediatrics at 470 South Highway 29, but patients must be screened first by calling (850) 746-2684. Baptist Health Care is offering online screenings to determine if further diagnostic testing is needed. There are currently no testing sites in Santa Rosa County. For information on testing in Okaloosa County call the health department at 850-833-9240

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