Gainesville to host free drive-thru COVID-19 testing

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) – As cases of COVID-19 rise in Florida testing becomes an important way to limit the spread.

The city of Gainesville will be hosting a free drive-thru COVID-19 testing at Citizens Field on Saturday, June 27.

“This is an opportunity for the community to come out and get tested for free and enjoy yourself in the process,” said District 1 Commissioner Gigi Simmons.

The University of Florida’s College of Medicine Mobile Outreach Clinic will be giving the tests on a first-come, first-serve basis.