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12 • JUNE 2020 - Senior Voice of Citrus County Health Connections
12 • JUNE 2020 - Senior Voice of Citrus County

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D O H -C I T R U S E X PA N D S C OV I D -19

T E S T I N G I N C I T R U S C O U N T Y

The Florida Department ceive important instructions. Antibody tests are not avail- were ill at the time they took
of Health in Citrus County able at DOH-Citrus. Test the test should self-isolate un-
(DOH-Citrus) has expanded To make an appointment, call results are not immediate. It til the diagnosis is known. All
its testing for COVID-19. 352-527-0068 weekdays be- usually takes 3-7 days, and in residents, including those who
Testing is still being prior- tween 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. some cases up to 10 days. In are asymptomatic, are remind-
itized following the CDC Note that call-takers will ask a the meantime, persons who
guidelines; however, individ- series of questions. This is to Continued on page 14
uals without symptoms may help determine the best testing

now be considered for testing resource for each individual.
through DOH-Citrus. DOH-Citrus viral tests check
samples from your respira-
Testing is offered at no cost
and by appointment only tory system to tell you if you
to ensure that time slots are currently have an infection. If New Horizon
available, to increase the you test positive, you will be
speed of the actual testing contacted by DOH-Citrus and Assisted Living Residence
process, and so that you re- provided instructions. It is for you to convey to them, To interpret for them in everyday life, The tenderness,
the kindness of God, The affection God has for them, His eldest children. You have
to bring this tenderness Within their grasp so that they may take hold of it, feel it,
Know it for what it is, in all truth, And that it has a name:
Happiness, even here below.

Privately Owned Full-time Activities Program Includes:
• Daily Exercise Bingo • Ice Cream Socials
Since 1985 • Inspirational Readings • Holiday Celebrations

• Card Games • Bible Studies
Home-like Atmosphere
• Arts and Crafts • Music
References Available • Birthday Celebrations • Anniversary Celebrations
Long-term Staff Members • Entertainment • Sunday Church Services

1745 Forest drive, Inverness, Florida 34453
Phone (352) 726-5466 • Fax (352) 726-3529
Email: nhorizon@tampabay.rr.com
Web: www.newhorizonretirementcommunity.com
Facebook: newhorizonassistedlivingresidenceinvernessflorida
ADMINISTRATOR • Melissa Brown