DAVIESS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ANNOUNCES COVID-19 TESTING SITE

DAVIESS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ANNOUNCES COVID-19 TESTING SITE

[WASHINGTON, IN] – Daviess Community Hospital, in collaboration with the Daviess County Health Department, have opened a free COVID-19 testing site at the DCH Quick Care Clinic (1805 S State Rd 57, Washington, IN). Testing is available beginning October 26^th and is available Monday – Friday 8am- 7pm, Saturdays 9am – 5pm and Sundays 12pm – 4pm.

Testing is available to all members of the public regardless of symptoms. Children as young as 2 years of age can be tested with parental consent.

Individuals should bring proof of Indiana residency such as a state-issued ID, work ID or utility bill. Walk-ins are welcome. To avoid waiting in line, individuals may register for an appointment by calling 812-254-7845.

This testing is made possible through a grant from the Indiana Department of Health to ensure that community testing is available anywhere there is a need. Through this grant, all the testing supplies and equipment, including test kits, personal protective equipment (PPE), sanitizer and the platform for registration and data management, are provided. The grant continues through June 30, 2021, and is renewable.

The state-run Optum sites will continue to offer testing as well. A complete map of test sites across the state is available at https://www.coronavirus.in.gov/2524.htm.