DOH Sarasota County schedules two COVID-19 testing sites in Venice and North Port – SNN
The Department of Health-Sarasota County has scheduled two by-appointment-only COVID-19 drive-thru testing dates in South Sarasota County from 8 a.m. to noon July 29-30
DOH Sarasota will have 100 COVID-19 tests available per day. Appointments are required as demand for testing is high.
The sites are:
· Wednesday, July 29 at the Venice Community Center, 326 Nokomis Ave. S. on the island of Venice
· Thursday, July 30 at Heron Creek Middle School, 6501 W. Price Blvd., North Port
DOH Sarasota is prioritizing COVID-19 testing for anyone who is currently experiencing symptoms (fever, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, recent loss of taste or smell) or who works in a health-care setting.
Citizens wanting to get tested MUST call in advance and make an appointment. If they do not, they will not be tested. To be evaluated and to make an appointment, please call 941-861-2883, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
At the Venice Community Center, the entry to the test site is off Nassau Street. Citizens should stay in their vehicle, wear a face covering if they have one, and be prepared to show a photo ID. DOH Sarasota medical staff will oversee and assist each patient with throat swabbing. Drivers will then proceed to the testing site exit. Law enforcement will be on hand for traffic control. Bicyclists and pedestrians can be accommodated as long as they have appointments. Please maintain social distancing. If you utilize public transportation to arrive at the site, you must rely on public transportation for your departure.
The Florida Department of Health continues to see new positive cases across the state. Please visit www.flhealth.gov/covid-19 for the most current case count and county-specific data.
