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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on October 5, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Georgia, we recommend that you visit the COVID-19: State Services in Georgia website, the Department of Public Health's COVID-19 Materials and Resources or the Department of Community Affairs' COVID-19 Resources.

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Description of Program and Relief

COVID-19 Testing for Certain Individuals

COVID-19 testing is currently available for Fulton County residents who exhibit symptoms of the coronavirus (such as a cough, fever, and shortness of breath), and who are: (1) 60 or older, (2) a caregiver for a person over the age of 60, (3) a healthcare worker, (4) a caregiver of those with a compromised immune system, (5) a patient with a serious chronic or medical condition, or (6) an individual who works and lives in congregated setting. Call the Fulton County Board of Health (FCBOH) for information on accessing testing sites and to receive test results.

Government or Lead Agency

Fulton County Board of Health

Dates Available

Effective as of March 30, 2020

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

  • Fulton County Resident; AND

  • Adults age 60 or older; or

  • Caregivers of those 60 and over; or

  • Caregivers of those who are immune-compromised; or

  • Healthcare workers; or

  • Patients with serious chronic or medical conditions (e.g., heart disease; diabetes; or lung disease); or

  • Work and live in a congregate setting (e.g., a nursing home, assisted living facility, or jail).

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

N/A

Contact for More Information

Call the FCBOH COVID-19 Hotline Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. at (404) 613-8150.

List of Additional Information

More information about the new COVID-19 testing guidelines can be found here.


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