• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Submit News
  • Contact Us

Capital Soup

Florida News Straight From the Source

  • Soup Du Jour
  • People
  • Government
  • Campaign
  • Business
  • Education
  • Insights
  • Video
You are here: Home / Government / FAMU COVID-19 Testing Site Increases Staff To Handle Growing Volume

FAMU COVID-19 Testing Site Increases Staff To Handle Growing Volume

Posted on May 14, 2020


Due to the expansion of testing capacity as a result of the strong community response at the Florida A&M University (FAMU)-Bond Community Health Center COVID-19 Testing Site, the volume of laboratory tests has doubled.

In consideration of the additional turn-around time needed to process tests, those who have not received their results within seven business days should call (850) 264-2082.

Since its opening on April 25, the Bragg Memorial Stadium site has processed 4,758 tests. Set to remain operational until at least May 21, the site opens 9 a.m. daily and has expanded capacity to test 400 people every day – double the initial amount.

The FAMU-Bond Strike COVID-19 Testing Team is also increasing the number of staff to support the greater demand. The Leon County Health Department is investigating all positive cases and conducting contact tracing.

The walk-up site is open to anyone who wants to be tested – symptomatic, asymptomatic and those who want to know their status. Tests are free and no physician referral is required. Residents can also schedule an appointment by calling the Leon County Health Department at 850-404-6399.

“We want everyone to have access to testing,” said Cynthia Harris, Ph.D., director of the FAMU Institute of Public Health and who, along with Bond CEO Dr. Temple Robinson, is one of the organizers of the site. The state Division of Emergency Management, the Leon County Health Department and the Florida National Guard are also part of the operation.

“The success of this testing site attests to the value of partnerships in combating this pandemic,” Harris added. “As the demand grows, we will continue to make adjustments so we can better serve the public.”

Share this article! Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Filed Under: Government Tagged With: FAMU COVID-19 Testing Site

Primary Sidebar

    Submit News    

Democratic Lawmakers Condemn GOP Legislation Targeting Civil Rights Protests

Prominent Democratic lawmakers on Thursday sharply condemned Republican-backed legislation filed for the … [Read More...] about Democratic Lawmakers Condemn GOP Legislation Targeting Civil Rights Protests

MEGA MILLIONS jackpot increases to $625 million ahead of tonight’s draw

MEGA MILLIONS® and POWERBALL® Combined Jackpots climb to $1.1 Billion! Players have a chance to win big this … [Read More...] about MEGA MILLIONS jackpot increases to $625 million ahead of tonight’s draw

Southeast Florida Behavioral Health Network Partners with Law Enforcement to Reduce Opioid Deaths

In response to the rising opioid epidemic, Southeast Florida Behavioral Health Network is working with the … [Read More...] about Southeast Florida Behavioral Health Network Partners with Law Enforcement to Reduce Opioid Deaths

Keep in Touch

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Twitter

Newsletter signup

Stay in the loop! Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to receive a brief recap of the week's most popular stories.

Footer

News

  • Soup Du Jour
  • People
  • Government
  • Campaign
  • Business
  • Education
  • Insights
  • Video

About Us 

  • About
  • Advertise
  • Submit News
  • Contact Us

Keep in Touch

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Twitter

Copyright © 2021
Terms & Conditions

© Copyright 2021 Capital Soup · All Rights Reserved ·