Miami-Dade County Opens New Live Test Sites, Extended Hours – CBS Miami

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Miami-Dade County has opened two more Coronavirus testing sites and extended hours at the Miami Zoo to meet growing testing needs.

“We are working around the clock to ensure Miami-Dade residents have access to testing to protect themselves and their loved ones during the holiday season,” said Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine. Cava said.

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“We are extending our hours and opening new testing locations, and we are also delivering 152,000 take-home rapid test kits to meet growing testing demand. Our residents are doing the right thing by getting tested if they’re exposed, have symptoms, or to take extra precautions during the holiday, and that’s why we’re doing it. everything possible to expand access to countywide testing. ”

“We are proud of our work with Mayor Levine Cava; Ron Gonçalves, General Manager of NOMI Health Florida, said her leadership in providing free testing to the community is a great example for the rest of the country to follow. “We don’t have enough words to thank Nomi’s frontline workers, who are dedicated to managing tens of thousands of tests and vaccines every day, working long hours – even on days off. holidays – so that we can keep our websites up and running for hours and even 24/7 through an increase in COVID cases. They are true heroes doing their part to serve the community.”

Update on test locations and hours:

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Youth Fair at Tamiami . Park
10901 SW 24th Street, Miami, FL 33165
NEW – Open from 8am to 4:30pm

Park & ​​Ride Dolphin Station
11897 NW 12 Street, Miami, FL 33182
NEW – Open from 8am to 7pm

Miami Zoo
12400 SW 152 ST, Miami, FL 33177
HOURS TO EXPAND – Open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day

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