The Coastal Health District is adjusting the COVID-19 testing schedule in Liberty County and Long County as demand increases for other public health services, including flu vaccinations.

Liberty County

Beginning next week, COVID-19 testing will be available every Wednesday by appointment at the Liberty County Health Department, 1113 East Oglethorpe Highway in Hinesville.

“We’ve seen a decline in COVID-19 testing numbers in our district, and the same is true statewide,” said Dr. Lawton Davis, Health Director of the Coastal Health District. “Even with a reduced schedule, we can meet the current demand. And if testing demand increases in the future, we’ll adjust accordingly.”

You have two options for scheduling an appointment for free COVID-19 testing through public health. To schedule an appointment online, go to covid19.dph.ga.gov, or to schedule by phone call our COVID-19 Testing Call Center at 912-230-9744. The call center is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. – 12 noon.

Long County

The Long County Health Department is transitioning to an appointment-only process for COVID-19 testing to eliminate long lines and wait times at area testing sites. The testing criteria has not changed, and anyone can be tested for free with an appointment.

Drive-up testing will be available by appointment every Tuesday morning at the Long County Health Department at 584 North Macon Street in Ludowici, beginning Tuesday, July 7th. To make an appointment, call 912-230-9744. The call center is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. – 12 noon.

For a list of free COVID-19 testing options through public health in other counties, visit our website at covid19.gachd.org.