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Drive-thru COVID-19 testing centers are opening up in South Florida, which is the area hardest hit.
In order to keep you informed about locations, we are compiling a list of drive-through testing facilities and the instructions you need to follow if you feel you need to get tested.
BROWARD:
WESTON: Cleveland Clinic’s Krupa Center
3250 Meridian Parkway
Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Only patients with appointments will be scheduled.
- Call 954-659-5951 to make appointment.
- Callers will be screened by a nurse who will determine whether they meet testing criteria.
- Patients who meet criteria for COVID-19 testing will be given an appointment and directed to the testing location.
- The Cleveland Clinic will be accepting patients with or without insurance.
POMPANO BEACH: Broward Health (SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE)
- To be tested, patients must pre-register for scheduled appointment times.
- No walk-ups or drive-ups can be screened or tested.
- To schedule a time to be tested, patients must have a written prescription from a doctor and then call Broward Health at 954-320-5730 to register.
- Once scheduled, patients will receive a confirmation number.
- From there, patients will bring a photo ID, the written prescription for COVID-19 testing, and the confirmation number to the mobile testing site to be swabbed and tested.
- Test results will be sent to the prescribing physician who will then alert the patient to their status.
PEMBROKE PINES: C.B. Smith Park
900 N. Flamingo Road
Pembroke Pines
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily
National Guard assisting medical staff from Memorial Hospital to collect samples. Testing at this location is only for:
- First Responders who are symptomatic: policemen, firemen, medical staff and essential staff that support the management agencies working toward keeping the citizens of Florida safe and informed. (Must bring ID)
- People aged 65 or older, with COVID-19 symptoms and chronic conditions (Must bring ID)
- Individuals who meet the testing criteria: symptomatic, have traveled on an international cruise or air or from an affected geographic area, or immune compromised with symptoms (Must bring ID)
- If the person does not meet the criteria, they will be directed to the exit
MIAMI-DADE:
MIAMI: South Dade Government Center
10710 SW 211 Street
Cutler Bay, Florida 33189
- County residents may begin calling Sunday at 9 a.m. for a Monday appointment
- Testing is by appointment only
- Residents must call 305-499-8767 to make an appointment
MIAMI: Charles Hadley Park
1350 NW 50th St, Miami, FL 33142.
Daily, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- City of Miami residents age 18 and over who are experiencing symptoms associated with the COVID-19 can request a drive-through test
- Testing is by appointment only
- Residents must call 305-960-5050 to make an appointment
MIAMI BEACH:
4621 Collins Avenue (Adjacent to the Eden Roc Hotel)
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily. Closed Saturdays
- Requires pre-registration
- Click here to register or call (305) 735-3909
- Private vehicles only (no pedestrians, bicycles, scooters). No-walk ups. You will need to remain in your vehicle at all times.
MIAMI: Community Health of South Florida, Inc.
Doris Ison Health Center
10300 SW 216 Street, Miami
Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
No need to call first for this testing location and no appointment necessary
- Patients need to be ready to answer questions about travel, contact, and symptoms.
- Patients have to have traveled to affected countries or been in contact with someone with the virus or have symptoms like fever, coughing, shortness of breath.
FLORIDA CITY: Community Health of South Florida, Inc. (Opens April 7)
450 Davis Parkway
Tuesday and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m – 1:00 p.m.
No need to call first for this testing location and no appointment necessary
- Patients need to be ready to answer questions about travel, contact, and symptoms.
- Patients have to have traveled to affected countries or been in contact with someone with the virus or have symptoms like fever, coughing, shortness of breath.
HIALEAH:
Larkin Community Hospital
1475 West 49th Place, Hialeah
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday
Initially, it will be for first responders and health care providers, but later it will be for anyone experiencing symptoms of COVID-19.
Criteria for testing:
- Must be symptomatic
- Must complete an online application. Click here for application.
Amelia Earhart Park
401 E 65th Street
Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Criteria for testing:
- Miami-Dade residents 65 and old showing COVID-19 symptoms.
- Must meet criteria for testing.
- Must pre-register by calling (305) 268-4319 to schedule an appointment.
MIAMI GARDENS: HARD ROCK STADIUM
Hard Rock Stadium Parking Lot, Eastern side of the Stadium
347 Don Shula Dr, Miami Gardens
East parking lot
Free of charge
Hours of operations: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily
This site is one of three federally supported testing facilities in the state. The other two are in Jacksonville and Orlando. It’s being run in conjunction with FEMA and the National Guard.
In order to get tested, you must meet federal guidelines including:
- Must be 65 or older with symptoms of COVID-19
- Must be a first responder or health care worker regardless of symptoms
- Those who don’t meet criteria will be directed to exit
- Test involves a nasal swab
- Results will take 48-72 hours
MIAMI: MARLINS PARK
Marlins Park, West side of the park
501 Marlins Way
Hours of operation: 9 a.m. daily. 300 slots a day
Testing is by appointment only. Those interested in getting tested should call (305) 499-8767 where they will be pre-screened.
Criteria for testing:
- Miami-Dade residents only,
- 18 or older with symptoms.
Those being tested may arrive at the drive-through location with only one other person in the car, and that person will also be tested, to make sure there has been no spread of the virus.
SOUTH-DADE: South Dade Government Center
Testing is by appointment only. Those interested in getting tested should call (305) 499-8767 where they will be pre-screened.
Criteria for testing:
- Miami-Dade residents only,
- 18 or older with symptoms.
MONROE:
Marathon: Community Health of South Florida, Inc.
Marathon Community Park
200 City Marina, Marathon
Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (By Appointment Only)
Must be a Monroe County resident who meets criteria for testing.
- Patients are asked to call 305-216-2107 before going to park or email KeysCovid19@chisouthfl.org
- Patients need to be ready to answer questions about travel, contact, and symptoms.
- Criteria includes: Recent travel to any of the affected countries, or been in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, or have symptoms like fever, coughing, shortness of breath.
- Patients may be asked for objective evidence of travel or a Department of Health notification of a direct COVID-19 patient contact.
This list will be updated as more locations are made available.