Polk County COVID-19 drive-thru testing is being offered from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 18 at the Saluda Fire Department at 199 Walnut St. in Saluda and from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 26 at 40 Ward St. in Columbus. No appointment is needed and testing is free on a first-come, first-served basis as long as testing kits are available.

Testing also is offered at the Polk County Division of Public Health on weekdays that drive-thru testing is not offered. Appointments are required for testing at the Polk County Division of Public Health. For an appointment, please call (828) 722-5086.