From The Tribune staff reports
ANNISTON — Drive-through or walk-up COVID-19 testing IS offered daily from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the Medical Arts Building, 230 E. 10th St., Anniston.
Symptoms of COVID-19 consist of either cough or shortness of breath (difficulty breathing) or at least two of the following; fever, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, vomiting, diarrhea, sore throat, fatigue, congestion or runny nose, and new loss of taste or smell.
Alabama Department of Public Health advises the following measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19:
- Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for 20 seconds
- Social distance by staying 6 feet away from others
- Avoid people who are sick
- Stay home if you can; work remotely if possible
- Cover your mouth and nose with a face covering when around others
- Cover coughs and sneezes
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces
- Monitor your health
Healthcare professionals from Nomi Health will conduct the testing in cooperation with ADPH and the RMC Health System.
COVID-19 information is available at alabamapublichealth.gov/covid19. To find a COVID-19 vaccine clinic near you, text your zip code to 438829 or visit vaccines.gov/