COVID-19 Testing Protocol for Jackson County

Hoping you are all safe. However it always help to have the information somewhere you can find it if you get sick. There has been so much information everywhere and many conflicting reports about this virus. Things are changing quickly and things are happening that have never happened before.

IF you think you have COVID-19 you have 4 steps you need to follow to be tested in Jackson County. The flyer below gives all the information but here is the highlights. Many people are going to their local hospital. PLEASE do not do that. If you call the number below and don’t get a response try calling your primary care physician and they can walk you though what to do.

Some information says doing a sinus cleanse at the beginning of symptoms could help, also stay away from others, wash hands often and always after coughing and sneezing. Throw your Kleenex in the trash right away. Clean surfaces often. Do NOT go out into stores.

STAY HOME~ Call the PanCare COVID-19 response line at 850-215-4181. They will prescreen you over the phone. IF you qualify for the test you will be assigned a id number and directions on where to go and when.

Be safe and practice social distancing of 6 to 10 feet with everyone you see.