With COVID-19 cases spiking, demand for tests skyrockets
Delta variant creating more interest in getting tested
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With COVID-19 cases spiking, demand for tests skyrockets
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – For the past couple of weeks, people have lined up around the Springfield location of the Florida Department of Health. Officials said 300-400 people per day are flocking to the FDOH’s Jacksonville facility for a free COVID-19 test.
The increase of people wanting tests has swelled wait times up to 90 minutes, according to patients who spoke to News4Jax Thursday.
Many of those in line Thursday were understanding, but not all.
“I’m not going to lie I did expect it to be a little quicker. But that’s perfectly fine. I understand. You know, stuff happens,” Jaheim Johnson said.