St. Mary's Co. COVID-19 Testing Sites Weather Closure 8-4-2020

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LEONARDTOWN, MD (August 3, 2020) – Due to the prediction of inclement weather, the following COVID-19 testing sites will be closed on Tuesday, August 4, 2020:

St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) COVID-19 testing sites – Leonardtown and Lexington Park locations, and the St. Mary’s County Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Site at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital

Normal testing operations are expected to resume on Wednesday, August 5, 2020.

Health Department COVID-19 testing sites and hours are:

SMCHD Leonardtown Office: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

  • 21580 Peabody Street, Leonardtown
  • For assistance or accommodations, call ahead to (301) 475-4330

SMCHD Lexington Park Office: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

  • 46035 Signature Lane, Lexington Park (co-located with U-Haul Moving & Storage)
  • For assistance or accommodations, call ahead to (301) 862-1680

SMCHD COVID-19 Testing:

  • Walk up for testing, parking is available
  • Appointment-free
  • No doctor’s order needed
  • Free of Charge (no out-of-pocket cost, co-payment, co-insurance, etc.)
  • Bring health insurance information and identification, if possible – Uninsured community members welcome

Testing is offered in front of the Outpatient Pavilion at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital (Monday – Friday from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.) In order to be tested in the drive-thru, individuals must:

  • Have a doctor’s order for testing from a community health care professional or the Health Department, available through the COVID-19 Community Hotline (301-475-4911)
  • Present a valid photo ID and insurance card
  • Remain in their vehicle with the windows rolled up until it is time to receive their test. An associate will come out to your vehicle.

Who should get tested?

  • Anyone showing signs or symptoms of COVID-19
  • Close contacts (even if they do not have symptoms) of persons who have COVID-19
  • Those attending events where social distancing is not maintained
  • Anyone returning from out-of-state travel, particularly from areas with rising case rates
  • Community members without symptoms (asymptomatic) may also get tested

Please visit the St. Mary’s County Health Department’s website for local COVID-19 updates, data, and information at www.smchd.org/coronavirus or call the COVID-19 Community Hotline at 301-475-4911 (Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) for answers to your questions.

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