- April 23, 2024
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by: Gretchen Smith
Communications Manager & Public Information Officer, Florida Department of Health in Flagler
The Florida Department of Health in Flagler County has modified its COVID-19 testing schedule at the Flagler County Fairgrounds and Palm Coast Aquatic Center for the Labor Day holiday.
Testing will not be offered on Saturday, Sept. 4, Monday, Sept. 6, or Wednesday, Sept. 8.
Priority will be given to any students, faculty and school staff of public or private schools in Flagler County, followed by the general public, who should schedule testing appointments by calling 386-437-7350, Ext. 0.
All individuals and families should consider the following when testing with DOH-Flagler.
Testing should take place at least three to five days after exposure. Testing sooner than this may result in false negatives.
Plan ahead and expect long lines. Bring snacks and drinks in the car, as well as books or toys to keep kids entertained while waiting for your turn. Note: At Cattleman’s Hall and the Palm Coast Aquatic Center, you will park and walk into the area where testing takes place. These are NOT drive- thru test sites.
Wear a mask inside the testing facility. Should you test positive, you may be asked to exit the facility and wait for the rest of your party outside to avoid transmission.
DOH staff and volunteers are working extended hours to keep pace with the significant demand for testing. We are expanding our team to help with testing, contact tracing and case investigation, and appreciate your patience during this challenging time.
It will take time for case investigators and contact tracers to reach you when/if you or your child tests positive for COVID-19.
You or your child will need to isolate for 10 days from the onset of symptoms. Take initiative to protect your loved ones by speaking with family members and other close contacts so they can get tested and watch for symptoms.
If you are identified as a close contact to someone who tests positive, you may not hear from the health department if resources are not available.
If you have been vaccinated (two weeks after your final dose) you will not need to quarantine if you do not have symptoms.
If you have symptoms, get tested as soon as possible.
Students will need to quarantine at least four days after the date of exposure.
This post was updated Sept. 7 to reflect changes in testing times and locations.
