Coronavirus testing site reopening at John Hunt Park in Huntsville

Coronavirus testing site reopening at John Hunt Park in Huntsville

Outbreak.

But we begin ths morning with waay 31's rodneya ross.

She joins us live from the john hunt park testing center, where police officers will now be patrolling the site!

Good morning rodneya.

I've been here everyday this clinic has been open -- and law enforcement from huntsville police, madison police, and the madison sheriff's office have all been here making sure things run smoothly.

This clinic was closed yesterday but it opened monday -- taking patients without a doctors note for the first time.

Today a physician will be on site to evaluate patients to see if they have the right symptoms to be tested for coronavirus.

When it first opened friday -- a doctor's note was required for testing.

And as more people stay home, huntsville police are spending more time at these clinics.

Michael johnson - huntsville police department "each precinct is aware of where those sites are in their districts and officers have been told to go by there during their shift a couple times" the officers are also making sure they keep themselves safe during this time.

They're are being given gloves and masks to wear when they have to make an arrest.

One madison county sheriff's deputy told me he's using his megaphone in his vehicle to talk to people so he doesn't have to get too close.

This clinic will be open today from nine to three.

The clinic on governor's drive is also open today from 9 to 5.

Reporting live in hsv, rr, waay 31 news.

Again, we want to reiterate what you need when heading to these testing sites.

You need to bring a photo i- d, insurance card, and a cell phone - if you have one.

Also take note, the clinic in jackson county also requires an appointment to receive service.