With local COVID-19 cases surging, demand for testing is also high around Orlando. Local officials are urging people to show up early at one of the following locations, which have been closing early due to high demand. COVID-19 testing is available at many retail pharmacies, medical clinics and private providers throughout Orange County. Select sites may request insurance or charge fees. Residents are encouraged to speak with their health care provider for additional testing options.
Orange County Health Services Department operates the following free drive-thru testing sites:
- Barnett Park
4801 W. Colonial Dr., Orlando, FL 32808
Seven days a week, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., or until daily capacity is reached - Econ Soccer Complex
8035 Yates Road, Orlando, FL 32807
Seven days a week, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., or until daily capacity is reached - South Orange Youth Sports Complex
11800 S. Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL 32824
Seven days a week, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., or until daily capacity is reached
It is important to know, there are many location options for eligible individuals to receive a COVID-19 vaccination or booster in Orange County, including Orange County’s Barnett Park, select Orange County Public Schools, mobile vaccination sites, Federal Retail Pharmacies, VA Orlando Health Care and other various community sites.
Barnett Park offers vaccinations for individuals 5 years old and older:
- Individuals 12+ Years Old
Seven days a week, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., or until daily capacity is reached
Drive-thru: 4801 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32808 - Children 5-11 Years Old
Saturday and Sunday only, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., or until daily capacity is reached
Marlin Room, inside main building: 4801 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32808
To find a vaccination site near you, visit ocfl.net/VaccineSites or Vaccines.gov.
Orange County officials say anyone who gets tested can request to get a rapid test and a PCR test.
Last month, President Joe Biden says the federal government will buy half a billion COVID-19 rapid test kits and distribute them free of charge to people to use at home. But despite the high public demand for tests, it will likely be several more weeks before these kits are available to be shipped.
