New Smyrna Beach, FL - The Florida Division of Emergency Management is extending operations at the COVID-19 testing site in New Smyrna Beach until July. After recognizing the continued need for the site, the state agency worked with the city to make the extension possible.
“While progress is being made with COVID-19 vaccines, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continues to stress the importance of testing,” said Emergency Management Director Jim Judge. “We’re so thankful to have this continued resource in Volusia County so that those in need can quickly and easily receive a test.”
Both self-swab rapid antigen and PCR testing are available without appointment, but making one in advance could facilitate the experience. Rapid testing results are expected within 15 minutes. There's no age requirement for testing. Insurance information is requested from insured individuals, but patients will not be billed any copay or coinsurance, and those without insurance will be tested free of charge.
The site is located at the City Gym, 1000 Live Oak St., New Smyrna Beach, and operates from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. The test site will close Jan. 1 for New Year’s Day.
For more information on Volusia County's COVID-19 plan, visit volusia.org
