Hall County COVID-19 testing site has moved
News, Press Release September 7, 2021
HALL COUNTY – Mako Labs has moved the COVID-19 testing site from the original location at Allen Creek Soccer Complex to Sherwood Plaza in Gainesville. This is a partnership with Northeast Georgia Health System and District 2 Public Health to help provide the community with greater access to COVID-19 testing.
COVID testing is recommended immediately for anyone experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. Additionally, individuals who have had a known exposure to someone with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 should be tested, even if they are fully vaccinated. People who are fully vaccinated should get tested 3-5 days after exposure. Unvaccinated individuals should quarantine and be tested immediately after being identified, and, if negative, tested again in 5–7 days after last exposure. Please do not go to hospital emergency rooms for COVID testing.
If an individual needs a test for work or school or if they are feeling ill, they can drive-thru and be tested without leaving their car. The testing site will now be open Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm at its new location in Sherwood Plaza – 601 South Enota Dr. NE, Gainesville, GA 30501.
Mako Labs is offering the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) tests. These are not rapid tests, results will become available within 36 to 48 hours after the test is completed. While no appointment is required, registration with Mako Labs is encouraged to decrease wait times at the testing site.
If you need more information about testing sites available in District 2 or to register for a COVID testing location visit phdistrict2.org.
Free testing available from Public Health in Gainesville on May 1
Press Release April 28, 2020
GAINESVILLE, GA – On Friday, May 1, District 2 Public Health will join the Georgia Mountain Food Bank to offer free food distribution to residents. The event will be held at the lower field at Allen Creek Soccer Complex in Hall County. One package of food per car can be picked up between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. or until supplies run out. In addition, public health will be on hand to assist anyone who is sick to register for an appointment for free testing for Covid-19.
Allen Creek Soccer Complex is located at 2500 Allen Creek Rd, Gainesville, GA 30507.
Towns and Union County residents, who don’t want to drive across the mountain, can take advantage of the drive-up testing location at the Towns County Health Department. Please call ahead to make an appointment, the Towns’ number is (706) 896-2265. Union’s number is (706) 745-6292. This isn’t part of the May 1 event, just a full-time testing site to serve the community.
If you are sick now, call 770-531-5600 to schedule an appointment for free testing. The call center is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You must have an appointment to be tested. Also, a package of food will be given to each vehicle at the testing site while supplies last.
