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Georgia offers COVID, influenza test kit kiosks

Image: Northeast Health District

November 22, 2023

Residents of Georgia can access COVID and influenza PCR test kits from kiosks at five locations throughout the Northeast Health District in Athens, Georgia. The kiosks offer access to testing 24 hours a day, seven days a week, according to a press release.

After completing a registration form, the kiosks dispense two test kits — one for COVID testing and the other for influenza types A and B. The test kits include a nasal swab and instructions on collecting the specimens. Once the specimens are collected, they are packaged back into the kits and placed in the kiosk.

The specimens are picked up daily and sent to an accredited lab for PCR testing. Individuals will receive notification of their test results by email or text, usually within 48 hours of specimen collection.

These kiosks are located in Athens, Danielsville, Greensboro, Jefferson and Winder. The sites are listed on the department website.

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 the tests provided through a kiosk, but for individuals with insurance, the insurance will be billed.