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Options available for Lake County residents seeking COVID-19 tests

The following COVID-19 testing options are available for Lake County residents this week:

Adult Medicine of Lake County

  • Testing is $20 each for swab tests, antibody and rapid tests for residents and non-residents. No symptoms are required and no appointment is necessary.
  • Lake Square Mall – COVID-19, antibody and rapid test
  • 10401-015 U.S. Hwy. 441 South in Leesburg
  • Time: 7 a.m.-7 p.m. through Saturday
  • Nasal swab and rapid tests will be done on all test days, antibodies (blood test) will be done on Thursdays only.
  • The turnaround time for the rapid test is approximately 30 minutes.
  • Drive-thru testing will be available outside from 7 a.m. to noon. Testing will continue inside from noon to 7 p.m.

Florida Department of Health in Lake County

The testing sites open at 9 a.m. and continue on a first-come, first served basis for residents and non-residents while test kits are available. Testing is free, no criteria is required and children may also be tested. Due to the demand for testing, it’s recommended that residents call the Florida Department of Health COVID-19 Hotline at (352) 742-4830 prior to arriving at either location. The hotline is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

  • Lake Sumter State College, 9501 U.S. Hwy. 441 in Leesburg
  • Department of Health-Lake Clermont WIC, 560 W. DeSoto St. in Clermont

State Pop-up Testing Site

The state supported walk-up site is offering free COVID-19 testing to individuals 18 and older. No symptoms are required and no appointment is necessary.

  • Publix Super Market at Tavares Crossroads (parking lot), 2042 State Road 19 in Tavares, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily
  • Home Depot (parking lot), 10825 U.S. Hwy. 441 in Leesburg, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily

This information is subject to change and site closures may occur due to inclement weather or other unforeseen events. Please visit www.lakecountyfl.gov/COVID-19 for the latest testing information or visit Lake County’s online testing site locator tool by clicking HERE.

To sign up for emergency mobile notifications regarding COVID-19, text COVIDUPDATE to 888777 and follow Emergency Management at www.facebook.com/LakeCountyFLEmergencyManagement and www.twitter.com/lakeemergency.

For the latest information, residents can call the Citizens Information Line at (352) 253-999 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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