Putnam County Hospital and the Putnam County Health Department have announced that that this Tuesday, June 28, will be the last day of the COVID-19 testing clinic.

The Putnam County Health Department has free take-home tests that will be available.

“The availability of at-home kits as well as expanded supply available for healthcare providers has greatly improved access to COVID-19 testing,” Putnam County Health Officer Adam Amos said. “The Putnam County Health Department would like to take this opportunity to thank the Putnam County Hospital for their tireless efforts and partnership on our community testing site over the last 18 months.”

Primary care offices will also be able to test patients at their offices. Anyone having COVID-19 symptoms is urged to contact his or her healthcare provider.

What else can be done to help prevent the spread of any illness?

• Avoid close contact. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick, too.

• Stay home when you are sick. If possible, stay home from work, school and errands when you are sick. This will help prevent you from spreading your illness to others.

• Cover your mouth and nose. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick. Flu and other serious respiratory illnesses are spread by cough, sneezing or unclean hands.

• Clean your hands. Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs. If soap and water are not

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs are often spread when people touch something that is contaminated with germs and then touch their eyes, nose or mouth.

• Wear a mask. Masks can reduce the transmission of all respiratory illnesses, including the flu.

• Practice other good health habits. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces at home, work or school, especially when someone is ill. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids and eat nutritious food.

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