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Guilford County Government: Home COVID-19 Test Kits Available Tomorrow For Curbside Pick-Up In Guilford County

In preparation for the holidays, the Guilford County Division of Public Health (GCDPH) is encouraging all community members to get teste ...

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Press release from the Guilford County Government:

12/21/2021

In preparation for the holidays, the Guilford County Division of Public Health (GCDPH) is encouraging all community members to get tested for COVID-19 before gathering with friends and family.

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To better assist with the COVID-19 testing process, the GCDPH has requested and received 500 Ellume 15-Minute Home COVID-19 test kits from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS).

These test kits will be available to community members tomorrow, Wednesday, December 22, 2 PM- 5 PM for curbside pick-up at the following locations:

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  • Guilford County Department of Social Services (1203 Maple Street, Greensboro, NC 27405)
  • Roy Culler Jr. Senior Center (921 Eastchester Dr Suite 1230, High Point, NC, 27262) Once you arrive, please remain in your vehicle, and follow the on-site instructions for pick-up.

    Test kits are limited and will remain available while supplies last and will be distributed on a first-come- first served basis. No more than 4 test kits may be collected per family. 

    Ellume COVID-19 test kits:

  • Are app-based, meaning a Bluetooth enabled mobile device or tablet is required to submit and receive results
  • Are suitable for ages two and older
  • Provide results within 15-minutes
  • Are clinically proven for use for individuals with and without symptoms
  • Comply with CDC reporting requirements and automatically reports the required data to health authorities through a secure encrypted, HIPAA compliant, cloud connection
  • Provide step-by-step instructions for users
  • Do not test for previous COVID-19 infections or immunity
  • For more information, visit www.ellumehealth.com

     

    You should not use the Ellume test kit if:

  • You are prone to nose bleeds
  • You have had a facial or head injury / surgery in the past six months

    • This press release was produced by the Guilford County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.

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