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Florida Department of Health,
Hernando County Off ers
Expanded COVID-19 Testing Prevent Blindness America
211 West Wacker Drive
Suite 1700
The Florida Department the test. This is not “drive- Chicago, Illinois 60606
800.331.2020
of Health in Hernando thru” testing.
County is offering expanded
COVID-19 by appointment. Test results are not
immediate. It usually takes
Testing is still being 2-4 days, and in some cases
prioritized following up to 10 days.
CDC guidelines; however,
individuals without Persons who are ill at the
symptoms can now be tested time they test should self-
through DOH-Hernando. isolate until the test results
are known.
COVID-19 testing is
offered at no cost and by Though not required, it
appointment only. To make is recommended that all
an appointment, call 352- residents, including those
540-6800 and choose option who do not have symptoms,
1. Callers will be given wear face coverings while
specific instructions on around others in public and
when and where to go for continue social distancing
practices.
MINDSHIFT ACTION PLAN: For the
continued from page 15 next 30 days, begin your day MEN’S HEALTH shortness of breath, excessive
by writing down three things thirst, and problems with
healthcare teams, and so on. you are grateful for. continued from page 12 urination. If you have these
I am grateful that I’ve learned NEXT: Go to www. diseases. Limit foods and or symptoms of any kind,
be sure to see your doctor or
drinks high in calories, sugar,
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more than when it began. access to a 7-minute video Toss the tobacco Practice safety
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wearing helmets when on
able to help different business easy method of shifting your Quitting smoking has bikes and motorcycles and
immediate and long-term
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Above all, I am grateful Blevins, PhD, and her Right of all people in Florida
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