"Should I visit the new drive-through COVID testing site when it opens?" THREAD:

The site will be available from 10 AM until 2 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays for residents who...

A) ...are displaying symptoms
B) ...have a referral from their healthcare provider
C) ...have an appointment.

People without symptoms do not need to be tested.

People with mild symptoms who are otherwise healthy can self-quarantine and monitor their temperature, and symptoms and check in with the provider as needed. No testing is needed.

People who have severe symptoms, like difficulty breathing, should seek care immediately so a medical provider can provide assessment, treatment and determine if testing is needed.

Older patients and individuals who have underlying medical conditions or are immunocompromised should contact their medical provider even with a mild illness to determine if testing is needed. In some situations, they will need to be evaluated in an emergency department.

Stay safe, HoCo. Wash your hands. Call your friends and family. Don't touch your face. Stay home.

For more on testing, click here: https://www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/Health/MM-Alerts-and-Recalls/Coronavirus-Testing