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Lexington Medical Center and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control are working together to provide free COVID-19 testing at Lexington High School, located at 2463 Augusta Highway in Lexington on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Individuals do not need to have symptoms and no appointments are necessary, but must have a valid ID and wear a face mask. Clinicians will administer the tests in a drive-thru format. Patients do not need to get out of their cars.

Testing for COVID-19 involves a nasopharyngeal swab, where a clinician places a special 6-inch cotton swab up both sides of the nose and rotates it around for about 15 seconds. DHEC is providing the kits and processing the testing.

Lexington Medical Center has held free COVID-19 screenings at White Knoll High School in Lexington, Brookland Baptist Church in West Columbia, Batesburg-Leesville Elementary School, Schumpert’s IGA in Pelion and at Irmo High School. More than 3,400 people received screenings at those events.

Lexington Medical Center and DHEC are thankful for the support of the Midlands community throughout the coronavirus pandemic as they work to keep everyone healthy and safe.

Further questions about testing should be directed to DHEC at www.scdhec.gov or (803) 898-3432.

COVID-19 cases are increasing in South Carolina. In addition to social distancing and hand hygiene, one of the best ways to stop the spread of the virus is to wear a mask. Please watch our hospital’s new video below and share it with your friends and family.

With so much hand washing and hand sanitizer during the COVID-19 pandemic, doctors are reporting seeing patients with dry skin. In this WLTX interview, Dr. David Braddy of Lexington Family Practice Gilbert talks about the best ways to prevent dry skin and take care of your face.