Fairgrounds COVID-19 testing extended with changes

Posted On: September 25, 2020

Free COVID-19 testing at the Volusia County Fairgrounds will continue in to October, thanks to an extension from the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM). Provided by FDEM, testing was originally scheduled to end Sept. 29, but has now been extended until Oct. 16. The site and process will undergo some changes for October, however.

Beginning Thursday, Oct. 1, testing will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day inside the Hester building. While drive-up testing will no longer be available, the indoor location does allow for the site to operate seven days a week. Effective Oct. 1, only viral testing will be offered; antibody testing will no longer be available.

“Since the site opened in August, we’ve seen continuing demand for COVID-19 testing at the fairgrounds,” said Emergency Management Director Jim Judge. “The site has proven to be a quick and easy process, and viral test results are consistently being delivered within the two to five day time frame. We’re grateful to the state for recognizing the importance of this site in our county and for being willing to extend the deadline so that individuals can continue to get free viral testing.”

Appointments for viral testing can be made online at www.doineedacovid19test.com/. No symptoms are required to get tested. Viral testing is available for individuals five years of age and older. Adults 18 years and older are required to provide a picture identification.

For more information on COVID-19 testing throughout the county, visit Volusia.org/testing.