COVID-19
Testing Information
Over-The-Counter COVID-19 Test Kits
South Health District is now offering over-the-counter (OTC) at-home COVID-19 test kits at all county health departments.
At-home test kits are rapid antigen tests and offer results from the comfort of your home within minutes. These kits do not require a lab or clinician to read or process the results.
To receive a test kit individuals should visit their local health department. Test kits are offered at no cost and no health insurance information is collected.
COVID/Influenza PCR Testing Kiosks
South Health District is now offering COVID and influenza PCR testing at kiosks at the Tift and Turner County Health Departments. These kiosks offer access to testing 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
There is no out-of-pocket cost for the tests provided through a DPH kiosk; but for individuals with insurance, their insurance will be billed.
Pre-registration for self-administered testing at the kiosks is not required but is available at https://register.testandgo.com/
In-Person COVID Testing
In-person COVID testing is available at the Lowndes County Health Department.
LTS Lab Testing Sites is on site at the Lowndes County Health Department every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9:00AM-3:00PM.
To register for in-person testing, visit https://register.tigertest.com/.
COVID VACCINATION
To Schedule An Appointment:
To schedule an appointment for a COVID vaccination, call your local health department.
Vaccine Provider Locator:
CLICK HERE to use the CDC’s vaccine locator tool to find other vaccine providers in your area.
Booster Information
Boosters are an important part of protecting yourself from getting seriously ill or dying from COVID-19. People ages 6 months and older should receive 1 updated booster, if they are eligible, including those who are moderately or severely immunocompromised.
CDC recommends everyone stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines for their age group:
• Children and teens aged 6 months–17 years
• Adults aged 18 years and older
For More Information on when and how to get your COVID-19 booster dose CLICK HERE