ATHENS, Ga. – The Northeast Health District is now offering COVID and influenza PCR testing at kiosks at five locations throughout the district. These kiosks offer access to testing 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
After completing a brief registration form, the kiosks dispense two test kits – one kit is for COVID testing and the other is for influenza (types A and B). The test kits include a nasal swab and instructions on collecting the specimens. Nasal swabs must be done for each test. Once the specimens are collected, they are safely packaged back into the kits and placed in the kiosk. The specimens are picked up daily and sent to an accredited lab for PCR testing.
Individuals will receive notification of their test results by email or text, usually within 48 hours of specimen collection.
These kiosks are located in Athens, Danielsville, Greensboro, Jefferson and Winder:
- The Athens kiosk is located at 3500 Atlanta Highway, Athens, GA 30606 (old fire station – entry for parking area is off Mitchell Bridge Road).
- The Danielsville kiosk is located at 91 Albany Avenue, Danielsville, GA 30633 (parking area near gazebo).
- The Greensboro kiosk is located at 1031 Apalachee Avenue, Greensboro, GA 30642 (Greene County Health Department).
- The Jefferson kiosk is located at 59 Bill Mahaffey Lane, Jefferson, GA 30549 (Jackson County Tag/Tax Office).
- The Winder kiosk is located at 15 Porter Street E, Winder, GA 30680 (Barrow County Health Department, side entrance on Woodlawn Avenue).
Pre-registration for testing at the kiosks is not required but is available at https://register.testandgo.com/. There is no out-of-pocket cost for the tests provided through a DPH kiosk, but for individuals with insurance, their insurance will be billed.
For more information about these kiosks, visit: https://northeasthealthdistrict.org/resources/covid-19-testing/
For additional testing locations in Georgia, visit: https://dph.georgia.gov/covidtesting
What to do if you test positive
Public health officials say COVID and influenza testing is among the many prevention measures that protect you and others by reducing the chances of spreading illness.
Other preventive measures include:
- Frequent and thorough handwashing with soap and warm water. Alcohol-based gels are the next best thing if you don’t have access to soap and water.
- Cough or sneeze into the crook of your elbow or arm to help prevent the spread of germs.
- Avoid touching your face as germs can get into the body through mucus membranes of the nose, mouth, and eyes.
- Stay home from work or school if you’re sick. For more information about COVID and influenza visit https://dph.georgia.gov/covid-19 or https://dph.georgia.gov/flu.
