CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — The Montgomery County Health Department will be conducting COVID-19 testing outside Richview Middle School at 2350 Memorial Drive weekdays from July 17 through July 31. The testing hours are now from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The health department changed the hours due to the high temperatures and a lack of shade from the sun for employees who are administering the tests.
“Without a carport to stand under, the medical professionals, who are fully masked, gloved and gowned, are giving the tests while standing in the heat. Adjusting the hours helps us to serve the public over extended periods of time while allowing employees to get out of the hot weather in the afternoons. We appreciate the public’s patience as we make adjustments,” said Montgomery County Health Director Joey Smith.
With the increase in temperature throughout the day, it does not take long for the ground to heat up. Officials say by 11 a.m., the concrete alone was above 90 degrees. Some parts of the mid-state have seen a heat index in the triple digits.
The temporary move from Veterans Plaza to Richview Middle School has been done to accommodate the early voting schedule at the Montgomery County Election Commission.
COVID-19 testing is expected to resume at the Veterans Plaza starting August 3.
To ask questions about the move or other related information visit the Montgomery County Health Department's website or call 931-648-5747.
