Health
TCI: COVID-19 Community Testing Schedule: April 2021
#TurksandCaicos, April 1, 2021 – The Ministry of Health is providing the following schedule for COVID-19 community testing throughout the TCI for April 2021.This exercise will continue to be operated on a “first-come-first-served” basis. The public is reminded to maintain physical distance of at least 6 feet and to wear a face covering/mask and to bring any form of Identification and a pen.
Grand Turk:
Every Tuesday between 2pm-4pm at the Gazebo (Pond Street)
South Caicos:
Every Tuesday between 9am-12pm at the Primary Healthcare Clinic
North & Middle Caicos:
Every Monday between 9am-12pm at the Kew Clinic
Every Thursday between 9am-12pm at the Bottle Creek Clinic
Every Monday & Thursday between 9am-12pm at the Middle Caicos Clinic
Providenciales:
Every Tuesday between 9am-12pm at the National Stadium, Venetian Road and Thursdays between 9am-12pm at the following locations:
April 1 2021 Blue Hills Community Clinic (By the Jetty)
April 8 2021 Graceway IGA (Leeward Highway)
April 15 2021 SAMS Plaza (Downtown)
April 22 2021 Sunny Foods (Five Cays)
April 29 2021 Sunny Foods (Blue Hills)
The public should be reminded of the COVID-19 Health Protocols:
- Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
- Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available
- Maintain social distancing of 6 feet between persons
- Wear face coverings in public settings (covering both your nose and mouth)
- Avoid mass gatherings or crowds
- Cover your coughs and sneezes with your elbow or use disposable tissues
- Comply with public health measures
- Stay home where possible
- If you have symptoms of Covid-19 which include; cough, sore throat, runny nose, shortness of breath, fever, diarrhea, loss of sense of taste or smell-please stay home and contact the Health Hotlines on 232 9444 or 333 0911
- Do not visit health care facilities if you have symptoms or signs of Covid-19, call the Health Hotlines for guidance unless your symptoms are severe
- If you are under quarantine by the Public Health Team, please remain at home and comply with the guidance provided to you.
- If you are contacted by the Public Health Team as a part of contact tracing activities, please provide all of the information requested to assist them in their investigations
- Refrain from speculation and spreading rumors
- Stay informed with the latest information from the Ministry of Health by visiting our website on https://www.gov.tc/moh/coronavirus/
- Consult with your healthcare provider regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and register online;
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