The Alabama Department of Public Health released information, reminding the public that drive-thru COVID-19 testing clinics are available at four sites in the state. There are no out-of-pocket charges, and both insured and uninsured are welcome.
Easy Testing has operated similar testing sites in Baldwin and Monroe counties since the beginning of 2021. The testing utilizes a Yale saliva PCR test with results returned in 24 – 48 hours.
While pre-registration is not required, it is requested that you pre-register at the Easy Testing website.
According to a recent interview with WTVY, State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris commented, “We are almost at that peak,” when discussing the number of people hospitalized now for covid compared to the numbers last year. Harris did say that some positive covid cases are “incidental” meaning patients are found to be covid positive while in the hospital for other issues. Harris believes the state has reached the peak, or is close to its peak, and will decline soon. He’s hopeful Alabama covid numbers will decline soon, but that it’s “hard to predict the future.”
Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order four free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days.
According to the Alabama Department of Public Health Covid Dashboard, there have been over 1.1 million positive covid cases in Alabama and 16,826 deaths. The overall level of community transmission is high for all counties in Alabama, meaning more than 10% of people who are tested are covid positive.
COVID-19 Easy Testing Sites
Baldwin County Central Annex
22251 Palmer St.
Robertsdale, Ala. 36567
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Eastdale Mall
1000 Eastdale Mall
Montgomery, Ala. 36117
Tuesday – Saturday
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Enterprise State Community College
600 Plaza Drive
Enterprise, Ala. 36330
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Hoover Metropolitan Complex
5508 Stadium Trace Parkway
Hoover, Ala. 35244
Monday – Saturday
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
