OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. (WXYZ) — Oakland County will begin drive-thru COVID-19 testing in Novi on May 8.
Testing will be available for first responders, health care workers, essential business employees and residents who have appointments through the county Health Division Nurse on Call hotline.
“We want to ensure that residents throughout the county have ready access to testing,” Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter said. “This third location will contribute to our effort to stop the spread of the virus and keep up the momentum.”
Testing will be offered from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays at the Novi Civic Center. Approximately 250 tests can be performed each day. You must have an appointment to be tested. A prescription or doctor's' note is not required.
Call Oakland County Health Division’s Nurse on Call hotline at 800-848-5533 to schedule an appointment. Results are expected in 24 to 48 hours.
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