ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The first day COVID-19 testing opened up to all ages at the Orange County Convention Center drive-thru site, it reached capacity earlier than ever.
The testing site was forced to close before noon after the 250 daily test-limit was reached. Prior to Wednesday, the only ones who were able to get tested at the federally-run site were people 65 and older with symptoms.
First responders were also allowed to get tested at that location. Now, the testing site is open to any age with the following criteria: a temperature of 99.6 degrees or higher and any respiratory symptoms Those with a pre-existing medical condition are also welcome to get tested with no symptoms.