Collier and Hendry Counties farmworker COVID-19 testing

Farmworkers will have access to numerous COVID-19 testing events

Posted 12/22/20

TALLAHASSEE — Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) are announcing additional COVID-19 testing sites and dates in Hendry …

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Collier and Hendry Counties farmworker COVID-19 testing

Farmworkers will have access to numerous COVID-19 testing events

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TALLAHASSEE — Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) are announcing additional COVID-19 testing sites and dates in Hendry and Collier County for farmworkers. The ongoing efforts to provide access to testing for farmworkers is in partnership with the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) and local county governments.

“As the pandemic remains a major health threat, we’re continuing our work to provide farmworkers with access to COVID-19 testing,” stated Commissioner Nikki Fried. “FDACS is proud to partner with the Florida Division of Emergency Management, UF/IFAS and local governments to provide COVID-19 testing and resources to protect farmworkers and our state’s food supply.”

Farmworkers will have access to numerous no-cost COVID-19 testing events in some of Florida’s top agricultural counties. Support for these tests is provided in part by FDACS, FDEM and county governments. Testing services will continue as funding, demand and availability allow. Commissioner Fried announced the testing partnership’s launch on Oct. 1. Earlier this year, Fried recommended to the governor that farmworkers be provided with COVID-19 testing to help reduce the virus’ spread among workers and in the community.

December Testing Sites:

Hendry County — Clewiston
Dec. 23 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Hendry County Health Department, 1100 South Olympia Ave. in Clewiston
Collier County Operated Testing Sites: Collier County is operating five testing sites and has been offering testing for farmworkers throughout the pandemic. FDACS has remained in communication with Collier County in the event of increased needs and stands ready to help provide additional resources.

Collier County — Immokalee
Every Sunday and Monday during December from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Winn Dixie Mall, 1500 Lake Trafford Road in Immokalee

Collier County — Immokalee

Dec. 29 from 3 to 7 p.m.
Farm Workers Village, 1800 Farm Worker Way in Immokalee

Collier County — Immokalee
Dec. 22 from 3 to 7 p.m.
Little League Park, 1213 Little League Road in Immokalee

Testing will be free for employers, farmworkers and their families. Testing sites will be open for walk-up services and appointments, and mobile testing for groups may be available in certain counties. Individuals will be required to wear face masks and provide a name, date of birth, and phone number. Results will generally be available in 36 hours and will be shared with the individual tested or someone they designate.

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