Huntsville to open coronavirus drive-thru test site (al.com)
Updated Mar 19, 2020; Posted Mar 19, 2020
By Paul Gattis | pgattis@al.com and Lee Roop | lroop@al.com
Huntsville Hospital plans to open the first drive-thru test site for COVID-19 on Friday, the first north Alabama location where those showing symptoms of the novel coronavirus can see if they have been infected.
David Spillers, CEO of Huntsville Hospital, emphasized at a Thursday press conference that those interested in being tested must have gotten authorization from a doctor that a test is needed.
“I would like to remind the public that you will need a physician order to get a test a the drive-up clinic,” Spillers said. "I would also like to remind the public that if you don’t have any symptoms and you have no need to get a test, you should not have one. The test you take to make sure you’re OK might be the one we need for your mother and then she might not get one.
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The test site will be in John Hunt Park – where Joe Davis Stadium is located – and will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Those seeking to be tested must also bring a photo ID, driver’s license and health insurance card. The testing site can be accessed from Airport Road by turning onto Jaycee Way.
Huntsville Hospital said people who do not have a physician’s order have other test options available at Huntsville Hospital’s Fever & Flu Clinic at 120 Governors Drive, in local urgent care centers and at walk-in clinics.
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more (lots more useful info beyond 5 paras): https://www.al.com/news/2020/03/huntsville-to-open-coronavirus-drive-thru-test-site.html