M-DCPS Partners With University Of Miami Health System To Offer COVID-19 Testing For Children

Press release from the Miami-Dade County Public Schools:

Testing is one of the most important tools available in stopping the spread of COVID-19. That is why Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) has partnered with University of Miami Health System to support its efforts to provide free COVID-19 testing to all children, ages 4-18 in Miami-Dade County. Testing will be done through the Health System’s Pediatric Mobile Unit, which will be available in various school parking lots over Winter Recess.

Below are the dates and locations for the mobile unit testing, taking place from 9:00 a.m.
– noon and 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

December 21

American Senior High

18350 N.W. 67th Avenue

Hialeah, FL 33015

December 22

iTech@ Thomas A. Edison Educational Center

6101 N.W. 2nd Avenue

Miami, FL 33127

December 23

Miami Sunset Senior High

13125 S.W. 72nd Street

Miami, FL 33183

December 28

J.C. Bermudez Senior High

5005 N.W. 112th Avenue

Doral, FL 33178

December 29

Coral Reef Senior High

10101 S.W. 152nd Street

Miami, FL 33157

December 30

Homestead Senior High

2351 S.E. 12th Avenue

Homestead, FL 33034

A parent/guardian must accompany their child for testing. Walk-ups are welcome, but appointments are encouraged. Appointments may be made by calling 305-243-2059.

January testing dates and locations will also be made available in the near future.

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