Paris, Tenn. – The Henry County Health Department is offering COVID-19 testing for the
community by appointment. Anyone who wishes to be tested for COVID-19 should call the
health department clinic at 731-642-4025 to make an appointment for testing.
Testing is free and is conducted outside the health department in a drive-through procedure. Anyone receiving the testing stays in their car while swabs are collected.
“Anyone with concerns about their health or the health of a family member is invited to call us
to set a time to receive testing for COVID-19,” said County Health Director Tracy Byrd. “We’re
providing this testing at no cost to participants.”
The Henry County Health Department is located at 803 Joy Street in Paris. Beginning Monday,
July 27th, COVID-19 testing will be offered from 8:30-10:30 on Monday through Friday. Please
call the clinic to make an appointment for testing.
Health department nurses will collect nasal swabs to send to the lab for your COVID-19 test.
You do not have to live in Henry County to be tested at the health department. Those who
come for testing should be prepared to isolate themselves at home while awaiting their test
results, and will be given information on what to expect after their test. This information is also
available online at www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/health/documents/cedep/novelcoronavirus/TestedGuidance.pdf.
Everyone wishing to be tested for COVID-19 should be prepared to share their contact
information so health department staff members can provide their test results. Everyone
tested will be given further instructions to protect their health and the health of those around
them.
Tennessee’s Coronavirus Public Information Lines are open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., CDT daily
at 833-556-2476 or 877-857-2945.
Find additional information at www.tn.gov/governor/covid-19.html and
www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html.