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COVID-19 Testing Information
Drive-through COVID-19 Testing
- Santa Rosa County is contracting with Ascension Sacred Heart to maintain two testing sites to test up to 300 people per day, five days a week.
- Pre-registration for COVID-19 testing at these two sites is no longer required.
- No out of pocket cost or copay will be collected but bring photo ID and any insurance cards as insurance will be submitted.
- Remain in your vehicle for the duration of the process.
- Testing will nasal swabs.
- This is not a test for antibodies.
- For further questions, contact the Department of Health (850-564-2307).
Date | Time | Location | Address |
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Every Mon., Wed. and Fri. until further notice | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Milton Community Center | 5629 Byrom St. in Milton |
Every Tues. and Thurs. until further notice | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Tiger Point Community Center | 1370 Tiger Park Lane in Gulf Breeze |
What to expect at community-based testing sites
- You must arrive in a personal vehicle.
- Air conditioning must work.
- All people must be seated next to operating window.
- Each vehicle will be greeted and directed by personnel in full medical protective gear.
- All passengers must stay inside vehicles from arrival to departure.
- Limit the people in your vehicle to those needing testing (maximum of five).
- Your temperature will be checked using a no-touch thermometer.
- A soft swab will be inserted deep into your nose to get the necessary sample. This may be slightly uncomfortable; however, the test is quick and should take less than a minute.
Each person who meets site testing criteria will be asked for the following:
- Photo ID with current address (place on the dashboard)
- Health insurance card (everyone will be tested regardless of insurance coverage) - there is no out-of-pocket cost
- Healthcare facility employee or first responder ID/badge (if applicable)
Things to consider:
- There are no bathrooms.
- There is no food bank distribution at this location.
- There may be significant wait times.