LEONARDTOWN, MD (November 9, 2020) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) will offer free, walk-up COVID-19 testing on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (extended hours) at the following locations:
SMCHD Main Office
- 21580 Peabody Street, Leonardtown
SMCHD Harm Reduction Office
- 46035 Signature Lane, Lexington Park (co-located with U-Haul Moving & Storage)
SMCHD COVID-19 Testing:
- Walk up for testing, parking is available
- Appointment-free
- No doctor’s order needed
- Free of Charge (no out-of-pocket cost, co-payment, co-insurance, etc.)
- Bring health insurance information and identification, if possible – Uninsured community members are welcome
Free flu vaccine/IIV (ages 3 – 18) and Free FluMist®/LAIV (Adults 18+) is also available at both sites, however, registration is required at www.marylandvax.org. SMCHD will also be distributing free cloth face coverings and resources for community members.
Regular testing hours for both locations (Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) will resume on Thursday, November 12, 2020. Visit www.smchd.org/covid-19-testing for more information.
Who should get tested?
- Anyone showing signs or symptoms of COVID-19
- Close contacts (even if they do not have symptoms) of persons who have COVID-19
- Those attending events where social distancing is not maintained
- Anyone returning from out-of-state travel, particularly from areas with rising case rates
- Community members without symptoms (asymptomatic) may also get tested
Please visit the SMCHD website for local COVID-19 updates, data, and information at www.smchd.org/coronavirus or call SMCHD at (301) 475-4330.
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