DPH tests over 100,000 people for COVID-19 in ten days

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Department of Public Health says it surpassed a goal of testing 100,000 individuals in 10 days.

Commissioner Kathleen E. Toomey, set the DPH goal last week and over the last week, DPH reports testing more than 108-thousand people.

DPH is also making COVID-19 testing available to *all* Georgians.

According to the North Central Health District, effective immediately, you can request a tested, whether you have symptoms or not.

WANT A TEST?

Contact any Georgia public health department to schedule an appointment.

• Call the South Central Health District at 478.275.6570

• Call the North Central Health District at 1.844.987.0099

• Contact information for other local health departments can be found on the DPH homepage at www.dph.georgia.gov