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The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is closing all remaining COVID-19 community testing sites. The last day for testing at these sites will be June 30, 2024. COVID-19 testing kiosks have been installed throughout the state, offering access to tests 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

These kiosks dispense test kits that include two nasal swabs for COVID-19 and Influenza A/Influenza B, along with instructions on collecting the specimen. Once collected, specimens can be safely packaged back into the kit and placed in the kiosk. The specimens are picked up daily and sent to an accredited lab for PCR testing. In most cases, individuals receive their test results by email or text within 48 hours of specimen collection.

Pre-registration for testing at the kiosks is not required but is available at https://register.testandgo.com/. There is no out-of-pocket cost for tests provided through a DPH kiosk; however, individuals with insurance will have their insurance billed for the test.

A map of kiosk locations and a short video about using the kiosks can be found at https://dph.georgia.gov/covidtesting. Free test kits are also available statewide at county health departments.

"COVID-19 testing is one of many prevention measures, along with vaccination, that protect you and others by reducing the chances of spreading COVID-19," stated a DPH representative.

For more information about COVID-19, visit https://dph.georgia.gov/covid-19.