The Jefferson County
Department of Health (JCDH), Alabama Media Group, and Crook Realty Company are
partnering with Easy Testing to offer COVID-19 testing at a convenient outdoor parking lot location on the corner of
18th Street and 1st Avenue North (1809 1st Ave
N), Birmingham, AL 35203. Testing is available Monday - Saturday
from 10am to 6pm.
The testing utilizes a rapid point-of-care test with
results returned in 15 - 20 minutes. Testing is free and no ID,
legal status, or medical insurance is required. Drive-up and walk-ups are
welcome and the test site is accessible by public transit.
Testing is very important to help reduce
the spread of COVID-19. Reasons to get tested include the following:
- If
you have COVID-19 symptoms
- At
least 5 days after known or suspected close contact to COVID-19
- For
screening (schools, workplaces, congregate settings, etc.)
- Before
and after travel
- When
asked by a healthcare professional or public health official
Anyone needing to be tested
is strongly encouraged to pre-register at EasyTesting.com.
For information concerning
the testing site, please contact the Jefferson County COVID Information Call
Center at (205) 858-2221.