Miami, FL — U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) welcomed the announcement that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will facilitate free surge testing in Jacksonville, Florida, where there has been a recent increase of new cases and hospitalizations as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic: 
 
“The uptick of COVID-19 cases in our state is certainly unsettling,” Rubio said. “I am committed to making sure that Florida is equipped with widespread and accessible testing sites, which are critical to our ongoing efforts to mitigate this public health emergency. ”
 
Surge Testing locations beginning Wednesday, July 8: 
 
First Coast High School 
590 Duval Station Road 
Jacksonville, FL 32218 
 
Regency Mall (Sears building)  
9501 Arlington Expressway  
Jacksonville FL 32225 
 
Frank A Peterson Academy (Target Area)  
7450 Wilson Blvd 
Jacksonville, FL 32210 
 
Individuals seeking COVID-19 testing at these sites should pre-register for testing in advance at: www.DoINeedaCOVID19test.com.