Press release
COVID-19 Community Testing Schedule: February 2021
The Ministry of Health is providing the following schedule for community testing for COVID-19 throughout the TCI for the remainder of February 2021.This exercise will continue to be operated on a “first-come-first-served” basis and may be concluded early if the daily quota has been achieved. The public is reminded to maintain physical distance of at least 6 feet and to wear a face covering/mask and to bring any form of Identification and a pen.
Grand Turk: Every Tuesday between 2pm-4pm at the Gazebo (Pond Street)
South Caicos: Every Tuesday between 9am-12pm at the Primary Healthcare Clinic
North & Middle Caicos: Every Monday between 9am-12pm at the Kew Clinic
Every Thursday between 9am-12pm at the Bottle Creek Clinic
Every Monday & Thursday between 9am-12pm at the Middle Caicos Clinic
Providenciales: Every Tuesday and Thursday between 9am-12pm at the Downtown Ballpark (Drive Thru)*
*-Please note change of venue
The public should be reminded of the COVID-19 Health Protocols:
- Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
- Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available
- Maintain social distancing of 6 feet between persons
- Wear face coverings in public settings (covering both your nose and mouth)
- Avoid mass gatherings or crowds
- Cover your coughs and sneezes with your elbow or use disposable tissues
- Comply with public health measures
- Stay home where possible
- If you have symptoms of Covid-19 which include; cough, sore throat, runny nose, shortness of breath, fever, diarrhea, loss of sense of taste or smell-please stay home and contact the Health Hotlines on 232 9444 or 333 0911
- Do not visit health care facilities if you have symptoms or signs of Covid-19, call the Health Hotlines for guidance unless your symptoms are severe
- If you are under quarantine by the Public Health Team, please remain at home and comply with the guidance provided to you.
- If you are contacted by the Public Health Team as a part of contact tracing activities, please provide all of the information requested to assist them in their investigations
- Refrain from speculation and spreading rumors
- Stay informed with the latest information from the Ministry of Health by visiting our website on https://www.gov.tc/moh/coronavirus/
- Consult with your healthcare provider regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and register online;
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