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Posted on: November 24, 2020

Free Mobile COVID-19 testing site confirmed for Brownwood on Nov 30th and Dec 3rd

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Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) COVID-19 mobile testing team will be in Brownwood on Monday, November 30th and on Thursday, December 3rd from 10 am to 4 pm at Gordon Wood Stadium located at 3206 Milam Drive.

Free oral COVID-19 testing. Please note that all who desire to be tested no symptoms are required, tests will not be done for anyone under 5 years of age. Do not eat or drink for 15 minutes before being tested. Easy registration and scheduling is available at www.GoGetTested.com. Results are available in 48-96 hours. Positive results receive a medical consultation from a provider. 

Testing is done through a partnership of the Texas National Guard, Texas Health and Human Services, and the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM). 

For questions regarding the mobile testing scheduled for Monday, November 30th and on Thursday, December 3rd  please contact City of Brownwood Fire Chief, Eric Hicks at 325.800.9794, or ehicks@brownwoodtexas.gov

Residents can also view up-to-date COVID-19 information on the City of Brownwood website at www.brownwoodtexas.gov/health

Other COVID-19 testing options are still available in the area. Residents should contact their primary care physicians for options. The City of Brownwood, Brownwood/Brown County Health Department, Hendrick Regional Medical Center Brownwood, Texas Department of State and Health Services, and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention are closely working together to provide the community with the best health practices.