September 30, 2020

Free Community COVID-19 Testing Events in Allegan

Source: Allegan County Health Department

In effort to increase COVID-19 testing in Allegan County, the Allegan County Health Department (ACHD) is partnering with the Michigan National Guard to offer a free drive-thru testing events in Allegan. COVID-19 testing (not antibody test) is available to individuals of any age, regardless of symptoms.  Individuals under the age of 18 will need parental/guardian consent.  You do not have to bring a lab order to be tested. An interpreter will be on site and available.

The testing events will be on Saturday, October 3 and Saturday, October 24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Allegan County Transportation Building located at 750 Airway Drive in Allegan.

Individuals in need of transportation can call Allegan County Transportation (ACT) at (269) 673-4229 before noon the day before the event for no charge.

In the event of severe weather, ACHD will cancel testing events for the protection of staff and residents. Please check our Facebook page @AlleganCountyHD for any event cancellation notices the day of the event.

Anyone who is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, including fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, or shortness of breath, should seek testing as well as those working with the public, living in congregate living facilities or have potentially been exposed. For more information about whether or not you should be tested, call the ACHD COVID-19 Hotline at 269-686-4546. The hotline is operating Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm. Find more information regarding testing availability at www.michigan.gov/coronavirustest.