Because COVID-19 cases in Allegan County have doubled in the past two weeks, the Allegan County Health Department has announced free COVID-19 testing events in Allegan County.
“About one in five Allegan County COVID-19 cases are asymptomatic, meaning they have no symptoms yet they test positive,” states Health Officer Angelique Joynes, MPH, RN. “If you’ve been out and about within the community—either going to work or attending social gatherings, it would be a good idea to get tested. This can help avoid unintentionally spreading the illness to someone you care about.”
The testing events will be on the following Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Allegan County Transportation Building located at 750 Airway Drive, Allegan: Saturday, Oct. 24; Saturday, Nov. 7; Saturday, Nov. 21; Saturday, Dec. 5, Saturday, Dec. 19.
Anyone who needs transportation can call Allegan County Transportation (ACT) at (269) 673-4229 before noon the day before the event for no charge.
In the event of severe weather, ACHD will cancel testing events for the protection of staff and residents. Please check the AlleganCountyHD Facebook page for any event cancellation notices the day of the event.
Anyone who is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, including fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, or shortness of breath, should seek testing as well as those working with the public, living in congregate living facilities or have potentially been exposed.
For more information about whether or not you should be tested, call the ACHD COVID-19 Hotline at 269-686-4546. The hotline is operating Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Find more information regarding testing availability at www.michigan.gov/coronavirustest.
