NE Ga COVID testing sites set for closure

Coronavirus testing sites in Habersham, Lumpkin, Franklin, and Stephens counties are closing this week, wrapping up operations tomorrow and Friday. The Department of Public Health says testing sites in Braselton and Rabun County are also on the closure list as the demand for testing continues to decline.

From the North Health District 2…

GAINESVILLE –District 2 Public Health, Mako Labs and LTS are making changes to COVID-19 testing site operations; however, the fight against COVID-19 is not over.  District 2 Public Health will continue to provide COVID vaccines at all 13 county health departments on a walk-in basis.

It is not too late to get a COVID-19 vaccine or booster if eligible.  Everyone 5 and older can be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.  To learn more about COVID-19 visit phdistrict2.org.

The following testing sites will close:

Franklin County Health Department – Last day in operation is April 21

Lumpkin County Health Department – Last day in operation is April 21

Habersham Medical Center – Last day in operation is April 21

Stephens County Hospital – Last day in operation is April 22

NGHS Braselton – Last day in operation is April 22

Rabun Community Market – Last day in operation is April 22

The following testing sites will remain open:

Forsyth County – Central Park Recreation Complex

2300 Keith Bridge Rd., Cumming, GA 30040

Hall County – Sherwood Plaza

601 S. Enota Dr. NE, Gainesville, GA 30501

Union County – Union General Hospital

35 Hospital Road, Blairsville, GA 30512

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