More COVID-19 test sites being added
The Osceola Board of County Commissioners voted 5-0 on Monday to extend an existing state of emergency for Osceola County as part of its response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
The county’s declaration provides access to resources at the state and federal level to support community needs as well as more quickly gathering needed emergency supplies from vendors as we deal with the ongoing pandemic.
The Board will meet again on May 4 in order to extend the order an additional seven days, if needed.
Summary of current events:
· COVID-19 testing continues at Osceola Heritage Park (OHP). AdventHealth is offering drive-up COVID-19 testing at Osceola Heritage Park. The testing site is open Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. The tests will be available to anyone who has symptoms or anyone who has had close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, even if they are not currently experiencing symptoms. People who wish to be tested are encouraged to pre-register at AdventHealthCoronaVirusTesting.com where they will be assigned a time to be tested.
· The Florida Department of Health in Osceola County is adding testing sites throughout the community. The first testing site is set to open in St. Cloud and will operate Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. People can call 407-343-2000 to schedule an appointment. Testing criteria requires individuals to be symptomatic. Additional testing sites are yet to be determined or announced.
· The County’s Emergency orders for a curfew and face coverings remain in place.
·Osceola County has created a COVID-19 resource page (www.osceola.org/covid19) with links to various resources including business assistance and nonprofits.
