Jackson County Health Dept. to open satellite location Wednesday

JACKSON COUNTY, OK — The Jackson County Health Department said it is opening a satellite location Wednesday to test for COVID-19.

Brandie Combs, Regional Director for southwest Oklahoma, said it has 100 COVID-19 tests available.

Combs said the drive thru site is only for people who meet the following criteria:

- An Oklahoma resident

- 18 years of age or older

- Have a fever greater than 100.4 F

- Have a cough or shortness of breath

The location is opening at the Western Oklahoma State College south parking lot from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (2801 N. Main Altus, OK).

Combs said only one person per household will be tested.

The site is open to all Oklahoma residents.