AdventHealth has 500 cornavirus testing kits for the Daytona International Speedway site, which will open at 9 a.m. Friday





Daytona International Speedway, which less than two months ago hosted a visit from President Donald Trump followed by the world-famous Daytona 500, will become Volusia County’s first drive-through coronavirus testing site, officials said.

Also, two additional drive-through test sites will be opening on both the west side and east side of Volusia County.

AdventHealth has 500 testing kits for the site, which will open at 9 a.m. Friday for anyone who meets the criteria for testing as set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to the press release. A doctor’s order is not required for testing.

There will be no cost for the test, even for those without insurance, according to the release. The test consists of coughing and spitting into a cup.

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"Making tests available is one of the most important things we can do to prevent further spread of COVID-19 and keep our community safe," said Dr. Scott Brady, president and CEO of AdventHealth Centra Care, in the release. "We’re asking people to stay home and practice social distancing, so bringing testing closer to where they live is essential."

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In addition to AdventHealth, Family Health Source, a nonprofit clinic, will be opening additional COVID-19 test sites in Deltona and Daytona Beach on Monday, state Rep. David Santiago, R-Deltona, said.

The Deltona drive-through will be at the Deltona Plaza, 1200 Deltona Blvd. The Daytona Beach site will be at the Daytona Racing and Card Club, 960 S. Williamson Blvd. Both sites will be screening for coronavirus, the flu and strep throat, Santiago said.

No one will be turned away for a lack of ability to pay at either of the Family Health Source sites, Santiago said.

"I’m anticipating at least two to three, possibly, more," Santiago said. "We’re working on the details."

The first coronavirus testing site in the United States opened on March 13 in Glen Island, a 105-acre park connected by drawbridge to the mainland in New Rochelle, New York.

On March 20, Jacksonville opened its first drive-thru testing site and Orlando’s opened five days later.

Those who have symptoms — cough, fever and shortness of breath — and want to be tested will need to visit AdventHealthCoronaVirusTesting.com before going to the testing site. They will need to add their contact and insurance information and then will be given a time to get tested.

"We’re very excited to be able to support this important testing site," said George Recktenwald, Volusia County manager. "We are very grateful for the efforts of the Daytona International Speedway and AdventHealth in this endeavor. It’s important we’re a part of the team as we respond to the COVID-19 pandemic."

The drive-up testing location can be accessed through Daytona International Speedway’s NASCAR Drive entrance at the intersection with the One Daytona shopping and entertainment complex.

The testing site at the Daytona International Speedway will be open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., or as long as testing supplies are available.

Results of the coronavirus test can be expected in two to three days. People who are tested will receive a text message with instructions on how to retrieve the results. Those who test positive will receive a call from a nurse to review the results.

"We are proud to partner with AdventHealth on this important community initiative," said Daytona International Speedway President Chip Wile in a press release. "Our state-of-the-art facility stands ready to serve as a COVID-19 testing site for local residents."

AdventHealth currently provides health care to the Speedway, caring for more than 1,000 patients on site each year, according to the press release.

"We’re very excited to be able to support this important testing site," said George Recktenwald, Volusia County manager. "We are very grateful for the efforts of the Daytona International Speedway and AdventHealth in this endeavor. It’s important we’re a part of the team as we respond to the COVID-19 pandemic."

AdventHealth is currently working on setting up additional testing locations in other communities, according to the release.

AdventHealth is also testing patients in hospitals and CentraCare locations across the state.

Coronavirus Testing sites in Volusia County:

· AdventHealth CentraCare Orange City, 1360 Saxon Blvd., Orange City.

· AdventHealth CentraCare DeLand, 2293 S. Woodland Blvd., DeLand.

· AdventHealth CentraCare Daytona, 1014 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach.

· AdventHealth CentraCare Port Orange, 1208 Dunlawton Ave., Port Orange.

· AdventHealth CentraCare Ormond Beach, 1245 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach.

· Advanced EmUrgent Care, 1639 N. Volusia Ave., Orange City.

· Family Health Source East Side, 801 Beville Road, Daytona Beach

· Family Health Source West Side, 1205 S. Woodland Blvd., DeLand.

Daytona Beach News-Journal Staff Writer Mark Harper contributed to this report.