Drive through COVID - 19 testing sites are going up in South Florida with more to come. Here is a list provided by The Miami Herald including the requirements to get tested.
▪Community Health of South Florida Doris Ison Health Center
Address: 10300 SW 216th St., Cutler Bay
Testing Hours: Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon.; by appointment only
Who can be tested?
Patients must have recently traveled to any of the affected countries or have been in contact with someone who has the novel coronavirus. They must also be experiencing symptoms such as fever, cough or shortness of breath. The nonprofit is asking those with severe symptoms to visit a hospital ER instead.
Those who meet the testing criteria are asked to call the nonprofit first at 305-252-4820 to schedule an appointment.
▪Larkin Community Hospital
Address: 1475 W.49th Pl., Hialeah
Testing Hours: By appointment only
Who can be tested?
Healthcare workers and first responders, including police and firefighters, Hialeah and Miami city employees, and federal employees, including air marshals, Immigration and Customs Enforcement workers and those who staff detention centers. The individual must also be experiencingCOVID-19 symptoms.
Those who meet the criteria can sign up for a test athttps://cvtesting.larkinhospital.com/en/. You can also call 305-830-0790 to schedule an appointment.
▪Marlins Park- Coming Soon
Address: 501 Marlins Way, Miami
Testing hours and screening information to be announced.
▪Hard Rock Stadium
Address: 347 Don Shula Dr, Miami Gardens
Testing Hours:9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
Who can be tested?
First responders and healthcare staff, including police, fire-rescue, medical staff and essential staff that is supporting the management agencies during the novel coronavirus pandemic. You must have COVID-19 symptoms and be prepared to show ID.
People who are 65 or older with COVID-19 symptoms andhave chronic conditions.You must show ID.
Individuals who are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms and have recently traveled internationally on a cruise or plane or have a compromised immune system. You must show ID.
▪Broward Health
The address of the Pompano Beach test site will be disclosed to those who make an appointment.
Testing Hours: By appointment only
Who can be tested?
Patients must receive a written prescription from a physician and then call 954-320-5730 (open 7 am. to 7 p.m.) to register for a test. Those who qualify will then have to show a photo ID, the written prescription and the registration confirmation number once they arrive at the site.
▪C.B. Smith Park(Florida National Guard partnering with Memorial Healthcare System)
Address: 900 N. Flamingo Rd., Pembroke Pines
Testing Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
Who can be tested?
First responders and healthcare staff, including police, fire-rescue, medical staff and essential staff that is supporting the management agencies during the novel coronavirus pandemic. You must have COVID-19 symptoms and be prepared to show ID.
▪ People who are 65 or older with COVID-19 symptoms and have chronic conditions. You must show I.D.
▪ Individuals who are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms and have recently traveled internationally on a cruise or plane or have a compromised immune system. You must show I.D.
Pembroke Pines police say you can call 954-276-4680 in advance to pre-register for a screening. The registration hotline will open at 1 p.m. Monday.
▪Cleveland Clinic Florida
Address: 3250 Meridian Parkway, Weston
Testing Hours: By appointment only
Visit https://my.clevelandclinic.org/landing/preparing-for-coronavirusfor screening requirements or call Cleveland Clinic’s 24/7 COVID-19 hotline for more information855.697.3750.
▪Community Health of South Florida Marathon Health Center - Coming Soon
Address: 2805 Overseas Hwy
Testing hours and screening information to be announced.
Did you hear about another COVID-19 testing center in Miami-Dade, Broward or Monroe County? Email mmarchante@miamiherald.com and let us know.