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UPDATE: Hearne and Franklin to get COVID-19 testing site for one day

On Monday May 11, one-day COVID-19 testing sites will be available in Hearne and Franklin
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ROBERTSON COUNTY, Texas — UPDATE: May 4, 2020

Robertson County will get access to two one-day COVID-19 testing sites, in Hearne and Franklin. The testing date has been confirmed for Monday May 11. Drive-thru testing will start at 8 a.m. and end at 5 p.m. 

The testing site for Hearne will be located at Hearne High School. The Franklin testing site will be located at Pridgeon Center 

The county has posted instructions online for people who are experiencing virus-like symptoms to call in and complete a questionnaire. Callers must bring identification on the day of sample collections that matches the name that was used to sign up initially. Not all applicants are guaranteed to be tested however, everyone who is experiencing symptoms is encouraged to call and complete the request process. 

Once an application has been accepted, the applicant will be notified of the date and time of the appointment. You are responsible for your own transportation to and from the location and must remain in the vehicle during test collection. There is no charge to you for testing. 

To register, visit TXCOVIDTEST.org or call 512-833-2400.

Previous story from April 23, 2020

Robertson County is working with state and local officials to set up a one-day drive-thru test collection site, utilizing a Texas National Guard mobile testing site. 

The testing date has been confirmed for Friday April 24. The drive-thru testing will start at 8 a.m. and end at 5 p.m. It will be hosted at Hearne High School.

The county has posted instructions online for people who are experiencing virus-like symptoms to call in and complete a questionnaire. Callers must bring identification on the day of sample collections that matches the name that was used to sign up initially. Not all applicants are guaranteed to be tested however, everyone who is experiencing symptoms is encouraged to call and complete the request process. 

Once an application has been accepted, the applicant will be notified of the date and time of the appointment. You are responsible for your own transportation to and from the location and must remain in the vehicle during test collection. There is no charge to you for testing. 

To register, visit TXCOVIDTEST.org or call 512-833-2400.

COVID TESTING INFORMATION.....PLEASE CLICK ON PHOTO BELOW! **NO COS... T - FREE** Esta es una iniciativa de colaboración entre DSHS, TDEM, TMD, RAC (proveedores de HPP) y EMTF de TX. No hay costo para la prueba. Todas las pruebas se programarán con anticipación y los pacientes recibirán citas para su prueba.

County officials urge their citizens to check the Robertson County Emergency Management Facebook page, the Robertson County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page or the Robertson County Sheriff’s Office web page daily for the latest information. 

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