Free COVID-19 Testing

The Florida Department of Health in Dixie County is conducting testing in the community during the month of May in conjunction with the Governor's Reopening Plan. All testing will take place outside in the selected testing site parking lots. In the event of rain, testing will take place at DOH-Dixie 149 NE 241st St in Cross City.

These tests are not rapid tests or antibody tests. All test specimens will be processed by a commercial laboratory and results will be returned to the health department. Someone from the health department will contact you by phone to give your test results.

If you test positive, we will ask you about who your close contacts are and provide further instructions.

For more information - Call 352-498-1360

Testing sites for May 7 - 30:

The Florida Department of Health is responding to COVID-19. In an effort to keep Florida residents and visitors safe and aware about the status of the virus, the Department is issuing regular updates as information becomes available.  The Department will be sending a press release update every morning, seven days per week.  To read the press release, click on the website/link below.

 Florida Department of Health

Dixie County Department of Health

 The Governor of Florida has issued Executive Order #20-91, Essential Services and Activities During COVID-19 Emergency, effective at 12:01 am, April 3, 2020. Essential services and activities are listed in the Executive Order that can be accessed at https://www.flgov.com/wp-content/uploads/orders/2020/EO_20-91.pdf

 All Executive Orders issued by the State of Florida can be found at https://www.flgov.com/2020-executive-orders/ Latest orders are at the top of the list.

The Florida Department of Health in Dixie County is working cooperatively with Dixie County Emergency Management.  Information and local updates can be found at Dixieemergency.com. Citizens can also contact the Florida Department of Health in Dixie County by calling 352-498-1360