UPDATED COVID TESTING SITES AS CASES SURGE

A health worker administers a test during a clinic in July 2020 at the Douglas Center in Key West. KEYS WEEKLY FILE PHOTO

With a recent surge in COVID-19 testing, the Florida Department of Health in Monroe County has compiled an updated list of PCR and rapid testing sites in the Keys. At this time, the department of health is not among the locations providing any COVID-19 testing.  

Key West

  •  + RAHEC: No cost rapid testing for Key West residents and employees of Key West businesses only. Proof of residency and/or employment required. Appointments at: (305) 743-7111, extension 204. Testing offered at Key West High School.  Appointments, drive ups, and walk ups welcome on the following days:
    • Tuesday, Jan. 4 from 4-7 p.m.
    • Thursday, Jan. 6 from 4-7 p.m.
    • Saturday, Jan. 8 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
    • Tuesday, Jan. 11 from 4-7 p.m.
    • Thursday, Jan. 13 from 4-7 p.m.
    • Saturday Jan. 15 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
  •  + RAHEC; (305) 743-7111 Extension 210: Testing provided only to students, staff, and limited family members of Monroe County Schools at all school sites. Rapid and PCR test provided.
  • + R Advanced Urgent Care Key West: Appointments only: (305) 294-0011. 1980 N Roosevelt Blvd..  Patients can pre-register for testing and download the antibody screening form at www.urgentcarefloridakeys.com, or call (305) 294-0011.
  • + R Dr. John W Norris III MD PA: Appointments only: (305) 296-1022; 508 Southard St. #103, Key West.
  • R Doctors Test Centers at JW Plastic Surgery: (866) 865-7400. Book appointment online at www.doctorstestcenters.com. 1075 Duval Street, Key West. Rapid test with results in one hour.
  • Key West Urgent Care: (305) 295-7550. 1501 Government Rd., Key West.  Diagnostic/PCR tests provided.  Hours: Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m..
  • R Key West Medical Center, Dr. Elias Gerth, MD: (305) 295-6790. 2505 Flagler Ave. Key West.
  • R My Wellness Express. (305) 901-2243. 3428 N Roosevelt Blvd., Key West, FL. PCR, results in 1-2 days. Appointments available, walk-ins accepted. Monday to Thursday from 9a.m. – 4 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.. 
  • +  R Rural Health Network Monroe County: Free Testing following screening. Appointments call (305) 517-6613, Ext. 500. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.. www.rhnmc.org. 3706 N Roosevelt Blvd. Suite G, Key West.
  • CVS Pharmacy Minute Clinic Stock Island: (305) 295-2858. 5610 Overseas Hwy., Stock Island. Appointments at Minute Clinic.
  • Marquesa Medical: (305) 504-5611. In home/mobile PCR testing, results in 1-2 days. Serving Key West to Mile Marker 25. www.marquesamedical.com.
  • Keys Pediatrics: for established patients only. (305) 293-4233. 1714 N Roosevelt Blvd., Key West.
  • + Walgreens: 30351 Overseas Hwy., Big Pine Key. Appointments at www.walgreens.com. 

Middle Keys 

  • Advanced Urgent Care: 13365 Overseas Hwy. #102, Marathon. Patients can pre-register for testing and download the antibody screening form at www.urgentcarefloridakeys.com, or call (305) 294-0011.
  • + CHI. Free Testing following screening. (305) 252-4820 or email KeysCovid19@chisouthfl.org. Make an appointment online at www.chisouthfl.org. 2805 Overseas Highway, Marathon. Drive through Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 p.m.-6 p.m..
  • + Good Health Clinic provides diagnostic testing at their Marathon Office: (305) 853-1788 at Bayview Medical Building, 13365 Overseas Hwy. #101, Marathon, Tuesdays 9 a.m.-4 p.m.. Free testing for current patients and those who qualify.
  • RAHEC: (305) 743-7111 Ext. 210. Testing provided only to students, staff, and limited family members of Monroe County Schools at all school sites. Rapid and PCR tests provided.
  • + Walgreens; 5271 and 10870 Overseas Hwy. Appointments at www.walgreens.com. 

Upper Keys

  • Curative: Appointments at www.curative.com. Free PCR testing, self-collected at Founder’s Park, 87000 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada.  Open daily from 9 a.m.-4 p.m..
  • Advanced Urgent Care: 100460 Overseas Hwy., Key Largo. Patients can pre-register for testing and download the antibody screening form at www.urgentcarefloridakeys.com, or call (305) 294-0011.
  • Islamorada Medical Center: (305) 852-9300, 90130 Old Highway, 2nd floor, Tavernier.
  • + Good Health Clinic provides diagnostic testing at their Tavernier offices: (305) 853-1788. 91555 Overseas Hwy. #2, Tavernier, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Free testing for current patients and those who qualify.
  • CVS Pharmacy Minute Clinic: (888) 300-4419. 99434 Overseas Highway, Key Largo. Drive-Up tests limited, appointments available to patients who qualify. Make an appointment at Minute Clinic.
  • RAHEC: (305) 743-7111 Ext. 210. Testing provided only to students, staff, and limited family members of Monroe County Schools at all school sites. Rapid and PCR tests provided.
  • ROcean Reef Medical Center: for Ocean Reef Club members only. (305) 367-2600. 50 Barracuda Ln., Key Largo.
  • + Walgreens: 99501 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo. Appointments at www.walgreens.com. 

R Rapid Testing also available.+ Free Testing Offered.

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