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