Find COVID-19 Testing Locations In Sarasota County

Sarasota FL

27 December, 2021

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SARASOTA COUNTY, FL — New COVID-19 cases are surging as Florida moves out of Christmas and into another holiday, New Year's Eve. The state broke single-day records for new coronavirus cases two days in a row over the holiday weekend. On Christmas Day, 32,850 new COVID-19 cases from Dec. 24 were reported in the Sunshine State, according to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That number broke the state's previous record – set just the day before on Christmas Eve, when 31,758 new cases were reported from Dec. 23. According to data from the Florida Department of Health, the state saw a new case positivity rate of 13.8 percent and 125,201 new coronavirus cases from Dec. 17-23. In Sarasota County, there was a 6.7 percent positivity rate and 930 new cases reported during this period. Those interested in getting a COVID-19 test in Sarasota County ahead of their New Year's celebrations can do so at the following Department of Health sites: Former Sarasota Kennel Club, 5400 Bradenton Road, Sarasota. This drive-thru site offers both PCR and rapid tests Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ed Smith Stadium, 2700 12th Street, Sarasota. This drive-thru site offers PCR tests daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Robert L. Taylor Community Complex parking lot, 1845 34th Street, Sarasota. This walk-up site offers PCR and rapid tests Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dallas White Park, 5900 Greenwood Ave., North Port. This walk-up site offers PCR and rapid tests Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All four testing sites are closed on New Year's Day. No appointments are needed. Rapid tests at the Taylor Community Complex and Dallas White Park are for first responders and school-aged children only. Select pharmacies and other health care facilities in Sarasota County also offer testing including: America's Pharmacy CVS Ellenton Urgent Care MCR Health Quest Diagnostics Sarasota Memorial Urgent Care Centers Walgreens Related Stories: FL Breaks Single-Day Record For COVID-19 Cases Two Days In A Row Walgreens, CVS, Amazon Limit COVID-19 Tests For FL Shoppers Cruise Lines Forced To Turn Back Following Coronavirus Outbreaks Omicron Cases Explode In Florida: See Latest CDC Data Monoclonal Antibody Treatment Center In Manatee Closes: DOH