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UWF Site Prioritizing COVID-19 Testing For Symptomatic People And Those Over 65
August 4, 2020
Beginning Wednesday, Florida will prioritize COVID-19 testing for those with symptoms or that are 65 or older at state sponsored testing sites.
Drive-thru sites across the state — including the one at the University of West Florida in Pensacola — will offer expanded lanes for symptomatic individuals and individuals 65 and older. The priority lanes will offer self-swab tests, under the supervision of health care personnel, with results available within 72 hours.
All state-supported drive-thru testing sites will also begin offering COVID-19 antibody testing to assist with asymptomatic testing.
“This testing initiative will provide expedited results for symptomatic and vulnerable populations, enable faster data reporting, make contact tracing more effective, and enable a greater understanding of the transmission of the virus in the general population,” the Florida Division on Emergency Management said in a statement.
More state sponsored test site information:
UWF – The drive-thru only test site is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, seven days a week, unless there is inclement weather. Self-swabbing is available by appointment. Ages 5-17 require an appointment. Appointments can be made by the following methods: “doineedacovid19test.com” or by calling, 1-800-635-8611. It is located at the SP2 parking lot, which is on the east side of campus, near the East Sports Complex. Individuals are asked to remain in their vehicles, which must have a window. Pre-screening is not required. Must be 18 or older to be tested. FL ID required for adults.
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4 Responses to “UWF Site Prioritizing COVID-19 Testing For Symptomatic People And Those Over 65”
My family of 4 went late June because a few of my son’s friends (fellow athletes) were diagnosed. I got my results after a month, my daughter a few days later, my son (the reason for the testing) has NEVER gotten results nor responses to emails or phone calls. My wife got results 5 times! Needless to say, but I will go to a local hospital if I’m symptomatic.
We went to UWF drive thru test site on 7/5 because my son tested positive and it took 9 days to get our test results back. We went back towards the end of July because my husband was exposed to sympotomatic coworker and we got our results back in just 2 days. They have greatly improved the testing and results processing timeframes!
Only thing at UWF it takes well over a week to get test results back. Which you should remain quarantined at home if you have symptoms. I have tested there twice now.
I went several weeks ago, and there was no line whatsoever. Took maybe 5 minuets minutes and I was done. There was one car in front of me, and maybe two cars in the other lane.